On Friday, Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Mike Thompson (CA-04) applauded the Department of Justice announcement that over 500 illegal gun purchases by Americans under the age of 21 have been stopped thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
“The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is the most significant law enacted in 30 years to keep our country safe from the epidemic of gun violence,” Thompson said Friday. “Today’s announcement by the DOJ proves that this law is working and is keeping firearms out of the hands of people who are a danger to themselves or others. Preventing young people who have a criminal record or have been shown to be dangerous from purchasing a firearm is helping to reduce suicide rates, stop domestic violence, and prevent mass shootings.
He added, “We have a lot more to do to end the scourge of gun violence, but this announcement makes clear that we are moving in the right direction. House Republicans must stop playing political games and work with House Democrats to pass legislation that would help save lives and keep firearms out of the hands of people who are a danger to themselves or others.”
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act provided enhanced background checks for people under 21.
The law requires an investigative period to review juvenile and mental health records, including checks with state databases and local law enforcement, for buyers under 21 years of age, creating an enhanced, longer background check of up to ten days.
Thompson represents California’s Fourth Congressional District, which includes all or part of Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties.
Thompson celebrates success of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in preventing illegal gun purchases
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