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US: Inter-Senate committee agrees on initial framework for gun ownership legislation

A cross-party group of U.S. senators announced Sunday that it has agreed on a framework for possible gun ownership legislation, which includes support for state red flag laws, stricter background checks for gun buyers below. of 21 years and the termination of the “straw purchase” practice, which concerns the case where a third person buys a weapon on behalf of another person.

Ten Republican senators voiced support for the preliminary agreement, saying the measure could possibly be put to a vote and overcome other Republicans who oppose most gun control measures.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Sumer issued a statement calling the plan a “good first step” and a plan that would “limit the ability of potential executors to acquire assault rifles quickly, establishing an enhanced background check for buyers.” weapons under the age of 21 “.

Sumer said he wants to pass a bill in the Senate as soon as it is finalized.

“Our plan saves lives while protecting the constitutional rights of law-abiding Americans,” said Democrat Chris Murphy and Republican John Corny. “We look forward to gaining broad, cross-party support and passing our common sense proposal into law.”

The agreement came a day after tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington and hundreds of other places in the United States to demand new legislation aimed at curbing armed violence.

Biden called on June 2 to ban the sale of assault rifles and large-caliber cartridges or, if that was not possible, to raise the minimum age for buying these weapons to 21 from 18.

Biden also pushed for the repeal of a regulation that protects gunmakers from lawsuits against people who carry guns.

Source: Capital

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