The National Rifle Association (NRA) is a powerful organization in America that has successfully prevented many gun control laws from being passed. They have a lot of power in Congress and state legislatures because they can get their members to vote for politicians who share their views on guns. They also spend a lot of money on campaign contributions and lobbying. As a result, the NRA has a very loyal base of supporters passionate about gun rights. Even though mass shootings have made some people more supportive of gun control, the NRA has been able to use its power to block any gun control measures that have been proposed in recent years. It is possible that their power could decline in the future if there is a significant shift in public opinion on guns. However, their supporters are aging, and younger Americans are more supportive of gun control than older Americans. In the wake of yet another mass shooting, many younger Americans speak out against guns. For years, the issue of gun violence has been a polarizing one, with each side dug in its heels. However, the younger generation is taking a stand and demanding change. In the past, the pro-gun lobby has maintained its grip on lawmakers through fear tactics and misinformation. However, younger Americans are more informed and more engaged than ever before. In addition, they are using social media to raise awareness and mobilize for change. As a result, the younger generation is leading the charge for gun reform in America.
Bruce Franks Jr, a rapper and community activist from Missouri, is on a mission to fight for gun reform laws in the wake of the Uvalde shooting. The younger generation of America is all too familiar with the devastating effects of gun violence, and Franks is determined to make a change. He’s been working with state legislators to introduce bills that would require background checks for all gun sales and close the so-called “gun show loophole.” In addition, he’s also pushing for a ban on bump stocks and high-capacity magazines. While the battle for stricter gun laws is far from over, Bruce Franks Jr proves that our younger generation can make a difference.
By Diane Revilla
