Walz introduces gun violence package in Minnesota legislature
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Key Points:
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz introduced a comprehensive gun violence prevention package aimed at addressing recent mass shootings, including the Annunciation church shooting that left two children dead and many injured.
- The proposed legislation includes a ban on military assault rifles and high-capacity magazines, safe storage requirements, mandatory reporting of lost or stolen firearms, and closing the "ghost gun" loophole.
- Walz also advocates for a firearm and ammunition tax, mandatory firearm insurance, and increased resources for schools vulnerable to shootings.
- Survivor Lydia Kaiser, who was wounded in the Annunciation shooting, emphasized the need for elected officials to protect children from gun violence in schools, churches, and communities.
- Walz stressed that the package seeks to enhance safety without infringing on Second
