The Biden administration has intensified its efforts concerning the right to bear arms. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Parkland, Florida, on Saturday, commemorating the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School six years ago.
At the school, Harris advocated for red flag laws and other measures to address gun violence, unveiling the National Extreme Risk Order Resource Center. This initiative aims to aid local and state law enforcement in implementing red flag laws to prevent potential violence, including mass shootings.
Justice Department Launches the National Extreme Risk Protection Order Resource Center
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However, not everyone supports these measures. Gun Owners of America criticized the administration for leveraging the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, while Dana Loesch and others raised concerns about due process and the effectiveness of existing laws in preventing gun violence.
Despite the announcement of the new center by the Justice Department, critics argue that red flag laws are flawed and may infringe on Second Amendment rights. They point out that many perpetrators of mass shootings had exhibited warning signs of mental health issues, which were often overlooked by authorities.
In the view of detractors, the Biden administration’s actions might seem like attempts to address violent crime but could ultimately restrict lawful gun ownership.