In 2022, increased gun violence in the U.S. prompted sweeping legislative changes across various states and at the federal level, reflecting a growing response to a crisis. Among these changes, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, marking the first major federal gun safety legislation in nearly three decades, which includes funding for crisis intervention programs and the implementation of red flag laws.
Multiple states, including California, New York, and Delaware, have passed their own extensive legislation aimed at enhancing gun control. For instance, California’s recent laws regulate the sale of ghost guns and limit firearm marketing to minors, while New York has strengthened its concealed carry laws following a Supreme Court decision that challenged the state’s previous regulations. As 2022 sees the second-highest number of mass shootings recorded, with at least 647 incidents, the push for gun safety measures demonstrates a significant trend in public policy aimed at reducing gun violence.
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