Florida shooting survivors rally stricter gun control

The Parkland school shooting survivors, who were affected by the tragic event on February 14, 2018, have been at the forefront of the national conversation on gun control in the United States. The shooting, which resulted in the deaths of 17 students and staff members, was a wake-up call for many Americans, and the survivors have been advocating for stricter gun control measures ever since.

The students, who are now known as the "March for Our Lives" movement, have been organizing rallies, protests, and other events to push for stricter gun control laws. They have also been meeting with lawmakers, including President Donald Trump, to urge them to take action.

Some of the specific measures that the Parkland survivors are advocating for include:

  1. Universal background checks: The students are calling for universal background checks for all gun purchases, including those made at gun shows and online.
  2. Red flag laws: The students are also advocating for red flag laws, which would allow authorities to temporarily confiscate guns from individuals who are deemed to be a risk to themselves or others.
  3. Assault weapons ban: The students are calling for a ban on assault weapons, such as the AR-15 rifle used in the Parkland shooting.
  4. High-capacity magazine ban: The students are also advocating for a ban on high-capacity magazines, which can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
  5. Gun safety education: The students are calling for gun safety education to be included in school curricula, so that students can learn about the dangers of guns and how to handle them safely.

The Parkland survivors have been successful in raising awareness about the issue of gun violence and have helped to galvanize a national movement for stricter gun control. Their efforts have also led to changes in some states, including Florida, where a new law was passed in March 2018 that raised the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21 and implemented a three-day waiting period for gun purchases.

Overall, the Parkland survivors' efforts have shown that even in the face of tragedy, young people can make a difference and drive change.