2024 Paris Olympics Security Measures

France's interior minister disclosed that about 1,000 people suspected of foreign interference have been blocked from attending the 2024 Olympics in Paris, among other security measures taken to ensure the safety of athletes and fans.

Paris Olympics Security Measures

Paris Olympics face unprecedented security challenges due to past extremist attacks and global tensions. France has deployed massive police and military presence, surveillance technology, and international cooperation to ensure safety. Concerns include lone attackers, cyberattacks, and potential AI privacy violations.

Gun Control and Background Checks

The gun used in the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was legally purchased by the shooter's father, and background checks alone may not prevent such incidents.

Child Care Provider's License Retention Despite Federal Drug Case Indictment

A home day care owner in Boston, Massachusetts, retained her license after being indicted in a federal drug case, but the license was later revoked. The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care took immediate action when informed of the drug case. The case highlights issues with background checks for child care providers.

Maine Legislature's Gun Safety Legislation

Maine Legislature approved gun safety legislation including background checks and waiting periods after deadliest shooting in state history. Bill strengthens yellow flag law, boosts background checks, and funds violence prevention initiatives.

Gun Control Legislation in Maine

Maine Senate Democrats passed gun control measures in response to the Lewiston shooting, but the controls would not have prevented the attack. The shooter legally purchased a sniper rifle and the proposed measures would not have impacted him.

Proposed ATF Rule on Background Checks for Private Gun Sales

The ATF has proposed a rule requiring private gun sellers to use the NICS for background checks, expanding the scope beyond licensed federal gun dealers. The rule redefines 'engaged in the business of selling guns' to include more private sellers, creating ambiguity and potentially leading to increased government oversight of gun sales.

Expanding Background Checks on Firearms Dealers

President Biden's administration is enforcing a new rule that expands background checks on firearms dealers, facing opposition from Republicans and gun rights groups.

President Joe Biden's Executive Gun Control Measure on Universal Background Checks

President Joe Biden boasted about the ATF's expanded background check rule, moving gun sales towards universal background checks, using executive action after Congress consistently refused to pass such gun control measures. The rule is aimed at keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and domestic abusers.

Enhanced Background Checks for Young Gun Purchasers

The FBI is now conducting enhanced background checks on 18-20 year-old gun purchasers, which are more thorough than the instant checks done since the 1990s. This change is part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and the NRA-ILA has raised concerns about the new process.

Gun Sales Background Checks in March 2024

March 2024 saw over 1.4 million NICS checks for gun sales, continuing a streak of over one million checks for 56 consecutive months. The NSSF adjusted the data to reflect only background checks for gun sales.