WASHINGTON — A Pulse nightclub massacre survivor was invited to the White House Thursday as President Joe Biden unveils a series of executive actions aimed at addressing gun violence.
“Joe Biden visited Orlando in the aftermath of the shooting and promised we would honor their lives with action. Today, almost 5 years later, we take a huge step together,” Brandon Wolf tweeted.
Wolf, who survived the Pulse nightclub massacre in 2016, will be in attendance when Biden signs the executive actions.
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“His executive actions are invitation to Congress to find the political spine to do something substantive on gun safety,” Wolf said.
Joe Biden visited Orlando in the aftermath of the shooting and promised we would honor their lives with action. Today, almost 5 years later, we take a huge step together.
— Brandon Wolf (@bjoewolf) April 8, 2021
I’m honored to be at the White House for the historic moment. It’s time to tackle gun violence in America. pic.twitter.com/GTuFr6iUsO
Here’s how the executive actions break down:
- Handmade or self-assembled guns, also known as ghost guns, will now be classified as firearms requiring a background check.
- New restrictions on stabilizing braces that make weapons more accurate.
- The president also wants red flag legislation for states that would allow courts to take guns away from people who might hurt themselves or others.
- And more money for community violence interventions.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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