Examining International Measures

Drawing comparisons with Australia's gun control success, Harris highlighted the difference proactive measures can make. At a luncheon alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, she remarked, "Witnessing the undue pain gun violence inflicts on American families, particularly children, is heart-wrenching. Australia's example shows us there are effective paths we can follow."

Historically, Australia undertook a significant measure in 1996-1997, reclaiming approximately 650,000 privately-held firearms. A study from 2022 identifies this act as among the most robust mandatory gun buyback efforts of modern times.