New gun law has blocked over 500 firearms from being bought by young people, attorney general says
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday that more than 500 gun purchases have been blocked since a new gun law requiring stricter background checks for young people went into effect in 2022
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST
Published - Jan 05, 2024, 01:30 PM ET
Last Updated - Jan 05, 2024, 01:30 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 500 gun purchases have been blocked since a new gun law requiring stricter background checks for young people went into effect in 2022, Attorney General Merrick Garland said Friday, the day after a school shooting in Iowa left a sixth-grader dead.
President Joe Biden applauded the news, calling it an important milestone.
