Senators Propose Bill to Regulate Gas-Operated Firearms

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona introduces the GOSAFE Act, which seeks to limit the sale and manufacture of gas-operated semi-automatic firearms to reduce gun violence. The legislation outlines measures such as prohibiting the modification of permissible firearms and banning unlawful self-assembly, reflecting Kelly’s personal connection to gun violence through his wife, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who survived a shooting.

Supporters of the bill, including Senators from New Mexico, Maine, and Colorado, argue that this common-sense legislation will help prevent dangerous individuals from accessing high-capacity firearms. While advocacy groups endorse the proposal, gun rights organizations claim it infringes on Second Amendment rights, citing the large number of ownership of modern sporting rifles in the U.S. as a concern for potential overreach.

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