America is grappling yet again with the devastating fallout from an episode of gun violence – this time after a deadly July Fourth parade shooting that has renewed public outcry over firearm policy in the United States.
Hours after gunfire upended the parade in Highland Park, Illinois, killing seven people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.
The incident has focused attention on – and renewed questions over – access to firearms in the United States under existing law and screening processes in order to prevent gun violence.
A group of bipartisan lawmakers recently succeeded in passing new
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