At the debate, Vance and Walz reveal their positions on gun control.

During the vice presidential debate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz discussed gun violence in American schools, both acknowledging the impact of such violence as parents of young children. Vance suggested empowering law enforcement to address illegal gun possession and increasing security in schools as solutions. Walz highlighted Minnesota’s enhanced red flag laws and background checks as proactive steps toward reducing gun violence. He also pointed out the successful approaches seen in countries like Finland, where gun ownership coexists with lower rates of gun violence. A report from the Rockefeller Institute of Government found that the U.S. is responsible for the majority of public mass shootings and deaths in Western countries between 2000 and 2022. The report also noted that Finland has had no mass shootings since 2010. The prevalence of unregistered firearms, often referred to as ghost guns, makes it difficult to determine the exact number of such weapons in circulation. Overall, the debate highlighted the need for proactive measures to address gun violence in American schools and the importance of finding solutions that prioritize public safety without infringing on Second Amendment rights.

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