What Does Congress Consider 'Common Sense' Gun Control?

When anti-firearm activists call for "common sense" gun reform, what do they mean? And what measures does Congress consider 'common sense'?

An episode of the Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "What Does Congress Consider 'Common Sense' Gun Control?" was published on June 9, 2022 and runs 22 minutes.

June 9, 2022 ·22m · Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

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Summary

When anti-firearm activists call for "common sense" gun reform, what do they mean? And what measures does Congress consider 'common sense'?

Episode Description

When anti-firearm activists call for "common sense" gun reform, what do they mean? And what measures does Congress consider 'common sense'?

On Today's Show:
Jennifer Mascia, news writer and a founding staffer at The Trace, joins to discuss what sets assault rifles apart from other guns and the latest on gun control negotiations in Congress.