Massachusetts has an answer to America’s gun problem - Vox

Massachusetts offers a model for dealing with gun violence that the rest of the country could follow.

Policy / Criminal Justice / Gun Violence I looked for a state that’s taking gun violence seriously. I found Massachusetts. Massachusetts offers a model for dealing with gun violence that the rest of the country could follow. by German Lopez Illustrations by Javier Zarracina Nov 13, 2018, 12:00 PM UTC In New Hampshire, the process for buying a gun is easy - easier than getting a driver's license. You go to a gun store, you show your ID, and if you pass a background check that looks at your criminal record and some of your mental health history, you can walk out with a firearm. No training requi

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