 My hope is that if we understand this as a kids' issue, that we will raise it on the priority list, that we will see it not as a political issue, but as a public health issue that should concern all of us. Morthy making the remarks to CBS Mornings. He's calling on the U.S. to ban automatic rifles, introduce universal background checks for purchasing guns, regulate the industry, pass laws that would restrict their use in public spaces, and penalize those who fail to safely store their weapons. Doctors quickly praised the advisory.