Gun policy debates are heading to new places as 2020 Democrats explore ideas like a mandatory buyback of assault weapons and revive old ones like gun licensing.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Eric Swalwell of California might have left the presidential race, but his signature issue is still on the primary ballot.
The party instead focused largely on passing legislation that enjoys bipartisan support in Congress, like universal background checks and"red flag" laws that would take guns from those deemed a danger to themselves or others. The leading background check bill is co-authored by Sen.
In addition to the mandatory buybacks O'Rourke is championing, other 2020 Democratic candidates have sought proposals to make themselves stand out. This week, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren called for a threefold and fourfold tax increase on guns and ammunition, respectively. New Jersey Sen.
While there's no clear recent precedent for a mandatory buyback program for assault weapons, Ambler said, gun licensing is the norm in many places.
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