Gun violence in the U.S. is still on the rise despite significant changes that have been made since the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre. Gun reform activists are still pushing for limits or bans on assault rifles and high capacity magazines as well as stricter measures on background checks, ghost guns, and gun storage and safety. #news
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00:00In the 10 years since the Sandy Hook shooting, 525 significant gun safety laws have been passed in the U.S.
00:0721 states passed community violence intervention laws.
00:1137 states adopted domestic violence prohibitions.
00:1420 states created, expanded, or improved their red flag protections.
00:1929 states passed laws to improve background checks.
00:23And 18 states passed laws to make it harder for kids, teens, and young adults to access guns.
00:29Despite this, 279 people have died from being shot on school property since Sandy Hook.
00:36And 628 mass shootings have occurred in the U.S. this year alone.