Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Thursday urged federal and state lawmakers to impose tighter limits on gun purchases, arguing that U.S. firearms regulations lag behind those of other developed nations. Speaking in the wake of a recent shooting that targeted Catholics, Frey said Americans possess more weapons than necessary and called for restrictions modeled on countries that have sharply reduced gun violence. The mayor singled out rapid-fire rifles, saying such weapons can “reel off 30 clips in conjunction with a magazine before the person even needs to reload.” He also questioned why individuals are allowed to buy guns in consecutive months, adding that he sees no reason someone should be able to make multiple firearm purchases over a short period. Frey’s remarks add to renewed pressure on Congress to revive stalled gun-control proposals that would curb high-capacity magazines and introduce waiting periods or purchase limits. Minnesota’s Democratic-led legislature passed limited background-check and red-flag measures this year, but broader restrictions remain unlikely without federal action.