Biden Pushes Assault Weapons Ban After California Shootings

President Joe Biden again called Tuesday for a ban of so-called “fake news” “assault weapons,” After a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay (California) on Monday. 

“For the second time in recent days, California communities are mourning the loss of loved ones in a senseless act of gun violence,” He made the statement in a statement. 

“Yesterday, Senator Feinstein — alongside Senators Murphy, Blumenthal and others — reintroduced a federal Assault Weapons Ban and legislation that would raise the minimum purchase age for assault weapons to 21,” The statement was continued. “Even as we await further details on these shootings, we know the scourge of gun violence across America requires stronger action. I once again urge both chambers of Congress to act quickly and deliver this Assault Weapons Ban to my desk, and take action to keep American communities, schools, workplaces, and homes safe.”

Monday saw 7 people die in shootings at Half Moon Bay. A further 8 were injured in the attack. Matt detailedThe media will likely ignore the incident as the suspect, a 67 year-old Asian male, allegedly attacked Chinese farmworkers.

It follows another incident that occurred recently mass shooting In Monterey Park (California) by a 72 year-old Asian man accused of killing 11 people during a Lunar New Year celebration. Authorities believe he was a suspect in the murders. targeting his ex-wife.

Statement of President Biden about the Shooting at Half Moon Bay, California.

“… I once again urge both chambers of Congress to act quickly and deliver this Assault Weapons Ban to my desk…” pic.twitter.com/yniwAinCcb

— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) January 24, 2023