The U.S. Justice Department is exploring new measures to restrict gun purchases by transgender individuals after a recent shooting incident in Minneapolis, amidst a larger national discussion on gun control. President Joe Biden has intensified his calls for an assault weapons ban following a tragic school shooting in Georgia that left four dead, reflecting ongoing tensions in America over gun rights and public safety.
In related news, a U.S. appeals court has ruled that bans on handgun sales to individuals under 21 are unconstitutional, reinforcing the rights of younger adults. Meanwhile, Canada announced a ban on 324 models of assault weapons that are set to be collected from gun shops for shipment to Ukraine, showcasing the international dimension of the gun control debate. These evolving policies highlight the stark divide in approaches to gun regulation both in the U.S. and abroad.
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