Trump Administration's Proposed Gun Regulation Changes Threaten Recent Decline in Gun Violence
The United States has experienced a significant decline in gun violence, with firearm homicides dropping nearly 30% from their peak five years ago. This reduction is attributed to effective policy solutions implemented over the years. However, the Trump administration is proposing over 30 regulatory changes that could reverse this progress. These changes include dismantling safeguards on gun sales, potentially creating an unregulated online marketplace for firearms. This could eliminate background checks and allow direct delivery of guns to consumers, bypassing licensed dealers. The proposed regulations also aim to loosen restrictions on highly lethal firearms and permit the destruction of sales records, complicating law enforcement efforts to solve crimes. 
