Democratic Senators Call For Federal Probe Into Rifles Marketed Towards Children

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 26: Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins with other Democratic members of the Senate at a U.S. Capitol press conference condemning WEE1 Tactical's "JR-15" rifle marketed to children January 26, 2023 in Washington, DC. The senators called for an FTC investigation into the company’s practice of marketing firearms to children. Also pictured (L-R) are Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA), Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL). (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)