President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order on September 26 aimed at tightening regulations on 3D-printed guns and enhancing active shooter drills in schools nationwide. Joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, the duo discussed the order during a White House event focused on gun violence.
The order primarily focuses on cracking down on machine gun conversion devices, such as “Glock switches” or “auto sears,” that can modify legal firearms to function as illegal automatic weapons. Additionally, it targets 3D-printed guns that lack serial numbers, making them challenging for law enforcement to trace.
Furthermore, President Biden expressed his desire to expand the law to include banning devices like bump stocks, which increase a shooter’s fire rate without mechanically altering the gun. The order also seeks to improve active shooter drills in schools, acknowledging the lack of adequate resources and potential trauma for students.
In response to the executive order, Second Amendment advocacy groups criticized it as mere campaign rhetoric, with some claiming that it infringes on gun owners’ rights rather than addressing violent criminals. Despite the pushback, Biden and Harris remain committed to advocating for safer gun storage, red flag laws, and other measures to combat gun violence.
This latest executive order adds to President Biden’s previous efforts to strengthen gun control, such as signing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and establishing the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. As the administration continues to push for stricter gun regulations, the debate over Second Amendment rights and public safety remains a contentious issue.