In the midst of frequent gun violence incidents, what has the government done?

 When considering this question, we should first ponder whether gun control measures are truly effective. Today, let's analyze the effects of gun control and what the government has done.

"Each occurrence of a shooting incident is often accompanied by the tightening of firearm restrictions by the national government, which should logically lead to a gradual reduction in such incidents." In 1987, a gunman killed 16 people, prompting the UK to ban the use of semi-automatic weapons. As a result, the UK has become one of the countries with the lowest firearm-related death rates among developed nations. In 1996, the mass shooting at Columbine High School in the United States prompted the Australian government to initiate a mandatory gun buyback program. It is estimated that tens of thousands of firearms were subsequently melted down into scrap metal. Australia witnessed a decline in both the average gun ownership rate and the occurrence of mass shootings after the government intervened in the use and sale of firearms.

However, the United States, plagued by frequent gun massacres, has been resistant to implementing gun control measures. There are several theories or fallacies explaining the high number of gun violence incidents in the U.S. - such as its exceptionally violent society, socioeconomic and racial divides, or deficiencies in providing mental healthcare - but one variable still remains: the astronomical number of firearms in the country. For the U.S., these factors are not easily changed overnight, but for the government, these are not sufficient reasons to completely hinder gun control efforts, which indicates a lack of commitment on their part.

Despite government inaction, there are still many individuals deeply concerned about this issue and organizing grassroots initiatives to address gun violence. "According to the author of the book 'Why We Lost the American Gun Violence War,' the first formal gun buyback program took place in Baltimore in 1974 after three police officers were shot. The initiative collected over 13,000 firearms but failed to reduce gun violence in the city. Since then, hundreds of other buyback programs have been conducted across the United States." The enthusiasm of civil society organizations helps track the flow of firearms, but their limited efforts cannot bring about significant change.

Why is gun control so difficult in the United States? The main obstacle lies in the obstruction from Republicans. Each year, the National Rifle Association (NRA) provides significant financial contributions to the Republican Party, preventing them from taking any action on gun control. Out of self-interest and fear of opposing the NRA's strong support, they use societal and individual mental health issues as excuses. They will veto any proposal for gun control.

Without gun control, the number of deaths occurring daily due to firearms will not decrease, and innocent victims can only pray for divine protection. Partisan struggles impede public safety, and it remains a big question whether the country can come together to address this issue. Gun control cannot be resolved in a single day, and the number of victims will continue to rise.