Debate reveals Vance and Walz’s positions on gun control

During the vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the topic of gun violence in American schools was discussed. Both candidates, who are parents of young children, acknowledged the impact of gun violence and offered policy solutions. Vance proposed empowering law enforcement to address illegal gun possession and increasing security in schools, such as better doors and more school resource officers. Walz highlighted Minnesota’s enactment of enhanced red flag laws and background checks as proactive measures. He also referenced successful approaches in countries like Finland, where gun ownership coexists with lower rates of gun violence. A fact check revealed that the U.S. is responsible for a majority of public mass shootings and deaths from those shootings compared to other Western countries. The report also noted that Finland, for example, has had no mass shootings since 2010. The prevalence of unregistered firearms, known as ghost guns, makes it difficult to determine the exact number of untraceable firearms in circulation. Overall, the debate brought attention to the importance of addressing gun violence in schools and implementing effective policy measures to prevent mass shootings.

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