Summary
In response to a recent school shooting, Senator Chris Murphy claimed that mass shootings have decreased since the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act became law. While data indicates a decline in mass shootings, experts say it is difficult to prove the law is the direct cause due to its various components and the complexity of measuring such impacts.
Key Facts
- Senator Chris Murphy mentioned a drop in mass shootings following the 2022 gun safety law.
- The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was signed into law in June 2022.
- The law included gun safety measures, mental health support, and school security resources.
- The Gun Violence Archive reported mass shootings fell from 660 in 2023 to 503 in 2024.
- Experts say it's challenging to link the decline directly to the 2022 law due to its various measures.
- Mass shootings can be defined differently by various organizations, affecting how they are counted.
- The Gun Violence Archive considers an incident a mass shooting if four or more people are injured or killed, excluding the shooter.
- Studies have not definitively attributed the decrease in mass shootings to the 2022 legislation alone.
