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ATF Director Addresses Gun Violence Desensitization in Wake of Maine Shooting

Steven Dettelbach met with victims' families, emphasizing the need for action against the growing numbness to mass shootings in the U.S.

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Overview

  • ATF Director Steven Dettelbach expressed concerns over Americans becoming desensitized to gun violence, following a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine.
  • Dettelbach met with families of the 18 victims and survivors, advocating for a collective effort to address gun violence.
  • The meeting highlighted issues of missed red flags and the ease of firearm acquisition by individuals deemed unfit.
  • Dettelbach's tour in New England included discussions on enhancing gun law enforcement and supporting universal background checks.
  • The ATF head's comments underline the importance of not accepting gun violence as a normal part of American life, urging for a patriotic duty to act.