Staff Reports
The call for an “assault weapons” ban from President Joe Biden has resurfaced yet again, and this time, it followed a handgun incident at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. That’s right—Biden seems to believe that banning highly regulated firearms is the answer to an issue that, if anything, seems to put the spotlight on crumbling social structures and misdirected youth. It’s almost as if he thinks more laws will stop those intent on breaking them when common sense suggests that might not be the case.
In what has become a predictable pattern for the current administration, Biden couldn’t help but drag out the old playbook, linking recent tragedies to the gun rights debate. Connecting the dots between tragic events, his statement reminded lawmakers and citizens alike that saving children from gun violence remains a key priority of his administration. Yet, the irony is glaring: the alleged shooter in Madison was a teenager who wouldn’t even be legally permitted to buy a gun, meaning the proposed universal background checks and red flag laws would have done about as much as a chocolate teapot in this situation.
Who saw this coming?
Joe Biden calls for gun control after Wisconsin school shooting
"Congress must pass commonsense gun safety laws: Universal background checks. A national red flag law. A ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines."
No… we need a ban on MKUltra… pic.twitter.com/2s4i7WzsAE
— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) December 16, 2024
The president touted his administration’s so-called aggressive actions against gun violence, boasting about having passed the most significant gun safety legislation in decades and an unprecedented flurry of executive actions aimed—allegedly—at reducing gun crimes. This was cleverly couched in the insinuation that more regulations could solve a problem that exists outside the bounds of the law. A push for commonsense laws like bands on certain firearms and high-capacity magazines follows a familiar script, but it’s becoming clearer that this rhetoric ignores reality. Newsflash: handguns seem to be the weapon of choice in just about every recent incident.
It’s worth mentioning that this isn’t the first time Biden’s calls for “common-sense” gun control have failed to account for facts on the ground. Just last year, the president did the hand-wringing routine after a shooting in Raleigh where a shotgun was used, and again after the Michigan State University incident, where, surprise surprise, a handgun was involved. It appears that for Biden, the solution is always the same: restrict the rights of law-abiding citizens while ignoring the actual nature of the crimes being committed.
The reality is simple: the calls for more regulations feel like a well-rehearsed song that just isn’t hitting the right notes anymore. While Biden and his aides introduce more barriers that will only affect responsible gun owners, those determined to commit acts of violence will find a way—laws be damned. The idea that stricter gun laws translate to less crime is both naïve and laughable. Until there’s a serious conversation about underlying issues like deteriorating family structures, mental health access, and societal values, this push for more laws will remain a hollow gesture. More regulation? It’s nothing but a diversion.
