New Gun Law Blocks Over 500 Purchases by Under-21s

President Biden hails the legislation as life-saving, calls for further measures in the wake of recent school shooting.

Over 500 gun purchases by individuals under 21 have been blocked since the enactment of a new gun law in 2022, according to Attorney General Merrick Garland.
The law, which requires stricter background checks for young people, has been hailed as the most sweeping gun legislation in decades.
President Joe Biden has applauded the effectiveness of the legislation, stating that it is saving lives and calling for further measures such as universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons.
The announcement comes in the wake of a school shooting in Iowa, where a sixth-grader was killed and five others were injured.
Despite the progress, Biden and Garland both emphasize that there is still much work to be done in the fight against gun violence.