The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal ban on domestic abusers owning guns in a ruling on Friday.
In an 8-1 decision, the Court stated that individuals deemed a credible threat to another’s physical safety may be temporarily disarmed while still respecting the Second Amendment.
Kate Ranta, a domestic abuse survivor, spoke with Scripps News about her experience and advocacy efforts. Her story, along with others, supported the gun restrictions upheld by the Court.
Ranta shared how her ex-husband shot her and her father in front of her young son during a confrontation amid divorce proceedings.
Since then, Ranta has been advocating for awareness of domestic and gun violence issues.
Reflecting on the ruling, Ranta expressed her relief and highlighted the importance of activism in influencing decisions like these.
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