US Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis, advocating for gun control measures.

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a public health crisis, citing growing numbers of mass shootings and gun-related deaths. His advisory recommends banning automatic rifles, implementing universal background checks for gun purchases, regulating the industry, passing laws restricting gun use in public spaces, and penalizing those who fail to safely store weapons.

June 25, 2024
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