Colorado Shooting Suspect Bought Gun Legally, Passed Background Check

The transcript discusses a mass shooting in Boulder, where the suspect faces multiple murder charges. The weapon used was a legally purchased semi-automatic Ruger AR556 pistol. The incident, along with another in Atlanta, has sparked renewed calls for gun control, with President Biden advocating for an assault weapons ban and expanded background checks, while facing opposition from many Republicans.

How have the Boulder and Atlanta shootings affected public opinion on gun control?

What is the stance of many Republicans on new gun measures?