Six day after the 50 people died in the New Zealand mosque attacks, the government announced that it would ban military-style semi-automatic guns and assault rifles.
The quick action was a stark contrast to the slow pace of making gun legislation in the United States.
Firearms are part of the culture in both countries. New Zealand has 4.7 million people and 1.5 million guns, andBut when it comes to gun laws, there are some big differences. Most importantly, New Zealand’s constitution does not guarantee the right to own a gun.“There is a lot of energy in the days after a mass shooting in America, but it tends to wane pretty quickly,” said John Donohue, a law professor at Stanford University who teaches on gun policy.
Many attempts to change federal gun policy have failed over the years. When gun reform advocates have had success, it was often at the state level. Here’s a look at five notorious mass shootings in the U.S., the legislation they inspired and how long it took for it to pass:Feb. 14, 2018 —
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