In a response to the recent Annunciation school shooting, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced a comprehensive gun violence prevention package aimed at addressing the growing concerns over gun safety. The plan includes proposals to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, alongside new gun taxes and insurance requirements. Advocates, including Annunciation shooting survivors and families, are urging lawmakers to take action, although recent attempts to pass such legislation have faced significant resistance, particularly from Republican lawmakers. In a poignant reminder of the impact of gun violence, lawmakers gathered at the Capitol to reflect on the 60 empty desks representing students affected by these tragic events. The battle for stricter gun control continues as Minnesota Democrats push for new measures amid ongoing debates on Second Amendment rights.