Biden unveils executive action on guns
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President Joe Biden’s first steps to curb U.S. gun violence come after a slew of mass shootings, putting pressure on him to act
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PROPOSALS BY JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

GHOST GUNS: New ruling to reduce proliferation of so-called “ghost guns”, where weapons are assembled from kits

Ruger AR-556 pistol: Weapon allegedly used by shooter in Mar 22 massacre at Boulder, Colorado

BRACES: Devices marketed as “stabilizing braces” will be subject to National Firearms Act, which requires their registration

Barrel length: 10 inches (26cm)

AR-15-style pistols – such as AR-556 – are legally classified as pistol, but function much like AR-15-style rifles
Weight: 6.2lb (2.8kg)

16 inches (40cm)

AR-15 pistols use same ammunition as AR-15 rifle

Brace can be rested against shoulder, like stock

AR-15

Weight: 6.5lb (2.9kg)
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RED FLAG LAW: Model “red flag legislation” to be published which would allow courts to remove firearms temporarily from people considered a risk to community
Calibre: 5.56x 45mm
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Sources: Reuters, Washington Post, Ruger
Pictures: Sturm, Ruger &Company, Inc., Getty Images