Gun safety advocates in Massachusetts urge state legislators to support a new bill aimed at enhancing accountability within the firearms industry, even as the state already possesses some of the nation’s strictest gun laws. During a recent Advocacy Day, Lorna Heron shared her heartbreaking story about the murder of her son, emphasizing that even stringent regulations cannot fully prevent gun violence stemming from illegal ownership and trafficking.
The proposed legislation, advocated by state Senator Cynthia Creem, seeks to build on existing laws by implementing stricter restrictions on ghost guns and mandating live-fire training for new gun license applicants. As lawmakers weigh the proposal, they also face a potential repeal of the state’s latest gun law, with discussions igniting passionate responses from both gun safety advocates and the Gun Owners’ Action League, who feel their concerns are being overlooked.
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