California led the nation in active shooter incidents in 2023 despite having some of the toughest gun control laws in the country. Governor Gavin Newsom has been criticized for lauding gun control in California while incidents continue to occur.
Key Points
California led the nation in active shooter incidents in 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom has praised gun control measures in California despite the high number of incidents
FBI data shows California had 8 incidents while Florida had 2
Pros
Increased awareness of the prevalence of active shooter incidents
Discussion on the effectiveness of gun control laws in preventing such incidents
Cons
Continued occurrence of active shooter incidents despite strict gun control measures in California