Despite the emotional shockwaves from the Columbine High School massacre, efforts to enact stricter gun control laws have largely stalled in Congress and state legislatures. The tragedy, which occurred on April 20, 1999, was perpetrated with weapons that were easily acquired at Colorado gun shows without any background checks, highlighting significant gaps in firearm regulations.
Efforts to close the so-called “gun-show loophole” have faced consistent opposition, with seven gun control bills failing in Colorado this year alone. Nationally, while polls show overwhelming public support for background checks—87% of respondents favor such measures—lawmakers seem unresponsive to the will of the people, leaving advocates for stricter laws pushing for ballot initiatives in states like Oregon and Utah.
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