In the wake of a deadly school shooting at Georgia's Apalachee High School, Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance faced significant backlash for calling school shootings a 'fact of life' during a campaign rally in Phoenix, Arizona. Vance advocated for increased security in schools rather than stricter gun laws, which he claimed would not solve the problem. His remarks were criticized by Vice President Kamala Harris, who shared the video on social media and reiterated her call for comprehensive gun control measures. President Joe Biden also renewed his call for an assault weapons ban following the shooting. Vance's comments were labeled as insensitive by many, including gun violence survivors and activists, who condemned his stance. The Harris-Walz campaign emphasized that the election is a choice between prioritizing gun safety reforms and aligning with the NRA and gun lobby interests.