Article

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim, along with Representatives Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin, reintroduced the Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act, aiming to prohibit the sale of military-grade weapons to civilians.

The bill requires firearm dealers to comply with safety measures to remain eligible for Department of Defense contracts. A New York Times investigation revealed that ammunition from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, operated by Olin Winchester, has been trafficked to Mexican cartels, including the Jalisco Cartel.

The legislation mandates reporting on sales and aims to prevent military weapons from entering the illegal market. It is co-sponsored by several senators and endorsed by multiple gun safety organizations.