Increase in the number of school shootings in the USA: President Biden calls for action
17 december 2024 в 05:13
Shooting from firearms has been a widely discussed topic in the United States for many years. Now, with the increasing number of annual shootings in schools, many are calling for the adoption of laws and reforms. Overall, the majority of Americans want guaranteed safety for their children. In 2024, the country faced a high number of school shootings compared to previous years.
On December 14, 2024, President Joe Biden made a statement regarding the 12th anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. He noted that the victims of this tragedy have advocated for change.
«Thanks to the strength of this strengthened movement on our side, we have made historic progress in reducing gun violence over the past four years», - explained Biden. «I have signed the most significant gun safety law in almost 30 years. I have announced dozens of executive actions to prevent guns from falling into dangerous hands and to remove particularly dangerous weapons from the streets. … After four years under my leadership, murders have decreased, crime is falling, and we see fewer mass shootings. This progress is not accidental».
However, the president acknowledged that «more needs to be done» and that Congress is «obligated to 'do something' to protect our children and communities from this scourge of gun violence».
Biden also noted that the United States is the «only country facing this epidemic» of gun violence. He added that Congress must pass «universal background checks, red flag laws, safe storage requirements, and a ban on assault weapons similar to those used in Sandy Hook».
As the end of the year approaches, find out how many school shootings and mass shootings have occurred in the United States.
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there were over 380 mass shootings in the US in 2024.
According to CNN, in America in 2024, there were at least 83 school shootings — 27 on university campuses and 56 in K-12 schools. In 2020, there was a decrease in shootings due to lockdowns because of COVID-19
On December 14, 2024, President Joe Biden made a statement regarding the 12th anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. He noted that the victims of this tragedy have advocated for change.
«Thanks to the strength of this strengthened movement on our side, we have made historic progress in reducing gun violence over the past four years», - explained Biden. «I have signed the most significant gun safety law in almost 30 years. I have announced dozens of executive actions to prevent guns from falling into dangerous hands and to remove particularly dangerous weapons from the streets. … After four years under my leadership, murders have decreased, crime is falling, and we see fewer mass shootings. This progress is not accidental».
However, the president acknowledged that «more needs to be done» and that Congress is «obligated to 'do something' to protect our children and communities from this scourge of gun violence».
Biden also noted that the United States is the «only country facing this epidemic» of gun violence. He added that Congress must pass «universal background checks, red flag laws, safe storage requirements, and a ban on assault weapons similar to those used in Sandy Hook».
As the end of the year approaches, find out how many school shootings and mass shootings have occurred in the United States.
According to the Gun Violence Archive, there were over 380 mass shootings in the US in 2024.
According to CNN, in America in 2024, there were at least 83 school shootings — 27 on university campuses and 56 in K-12 schools. In 2020, there was a decrease in shootings due to lockdowns because of COVID-19
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