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Podcast: Richard Helppie's Common Bridge
Episode: Episode 217- Exploring Firearm Regulation: A Conversation with Ryan Busse, Author of 'Gunfight'
Description: Ever wonder how the proposed assault weapons ban might reshape our society? Or question how common sense could be applied to the Second Amendment? Join us as we welcome back Ryan Busey, author of "Gunfight", for a compelling discussion on these topics and more. We reflect on the societal norms set by the 1994–2004 ban and explore bipartisan-supported policies such as universal background checks and setting a higher minimum purchase age for semi-automatic rifles. Exploring the intricacies of firearm regulation, we draw insightful parallels between car and gun ownership. We scrutinize the NRA's surprising history of supporting regulations aki...