Wisconsin Democrats announce new gun safety legislation aimed at combating rising gun violence, including a proposed ban on ghost guns and a reinstatement of a 48-hour waiting period for handgun purchases. This push follows a surge in gun-related deaths, which increased by 54% over the past decade, with an estimated 741 lives expected to be lost to gun violence in 2023 alone, according to Democratic lawmakers.
During a recent news conference, Rep. Shelia Stubbs emphasized the urgent need for action in light of alarming statistics, including a 52% rise in gun suicides since 2014. With the state recording 830 gun deaths in 2022, legislators argue that measures like mandatory waiting periods and stricter regulations on ghost guns could significantly reduce fatalities and injuries. Concerns also surface about gun access for individuals prohibited from ownership, as highlighted by Attorney General Josh Kaul’s call for necessary background checks on ghost guns now classified as firearms.
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