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Biden and Harris Announce New Executive Order to Combat Gun Violence

The order targets 3D-printed firearms and machine-gun conversion devices, and mandates improved active shooter drills in schools.

  • President Biden and Vice President Harris revealed a new executive order aimed at reducing gun violence, focusing on emerging firearm threats.
  • The order includes the establishment of an 'Emerging Firearms Threats Task Force' to address issues related to 3D-printed guns and machine-gun conversion devices.
  • Federal agencies are directed to develop guidelines for active shooter drills in schools to minimize psychological harm to students.
  • Biden emphasized that reducing gun violence is crucial for overall crime reduction, citing recent decreases in violent crime.
  • Harris, who oversees the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, reiterated her support for common sense gun reforms while affirming the Second Amendment.
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