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46. What would make Sandy Hook less likely to happen?

Tue Jan 15, 2013, 05:13 PM

Jan 2013

He shot 26 people in a span of 5-10 minutes with a Rifle that was not an Assault Weapon. CT has an assault weapons ban. The rifle wasn't an assault weapon, period. And shooting 26 targets in just a few minutes could probably be done with a revolver - let alone a semi-auto regardless of mag capacity.

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Biden: W.H. readies 19 executive actions on guns [View all] kpete Jan 2013 OP

Please do tavalon Jan 2013 #1

Finally. blueclown Jan 2013 #2

A rush would have most likely made for bad legislation (again) ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #4

Thanks, Professor appacom Jan 2013 #11

This legislation will be used to cover the robbery of seniors and plethoro Jan 2013 #7

are you saying republicans will attach poison pills? Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #67

No. It will be more subtle than that. The only reason I think that might not happen is that plethoro Jan 2013 #72

Be interesting to see the actual list ProgressiveProfessor Jan 2013 #3

Fantastic! nt onehandle Jan 2013 #5

I fully support the universal background check for all firearms purchase's, nick of time Jan 2013 #6

The question than becomes bluevoter4life Jan 2013 #42

I'd support a national buyback at market price. nick of time Jan 2013 #43

I could definitely support that bluevoter4life Jan 2013 #44

I didn't even think about registering those mags. nick of time Jan 2013 #45

we register software every day Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #68

I can take that further bluevoter4life Jan 2013 #69

even that wrist-slap would staunch the lazy gun retailers. Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #71

In Massachusetts I believe the rule is: Marrah_G Jan 2013 #50

That sounds reasonable to me. nick of time Jan 2013 #55

The main problem as I see it, is that the rules are different in each state Marrah_G Jan 2013 #59

I'm on board with all that. nick of time Jan 2013 #61

I think the majority of the country would be fine with all of that. Marrah_G Jan 2013 #62

those 'on the left who want to get rid of almost all guns' are Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #73

I agree Marrah_G Jan 2013 #77

These are all good things. nt hack89 Jan 2013 #8

The ban is the key humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #9

The Pres. can't declare a ban on "assault weapons". nick of time Jan 2013 #10

B.S. the President can make it illegal humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #16

No he can't. nick of time Jan 2013 #19

If the President passes an executive order that defines humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #21

But we're not talking about automatic weapons here are we? nick of time Jan 2013 #23

Change the definition of the weapons humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #24

That's one way nick of time Jan 2013 #27

true the house will have something to say but Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #74

And weapons are defined via legislation hack89 Jan 2013 #40

OK and we control the senate and the Presidency humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #47

Harry Reid has publicly come out against an AWB. hack89 Jan 2013 #51

IDK what the baggers will do about the right humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #54

Not everyone has a lifetime hobby - good luck. nt hack89 Jan 2013 #57

ah theres the rub Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #75

No - you need to read and understand the NFA hack89 Jan 2013 #86

You mean change ElbarDee Jan 2013 #53

Civil War? Thats just nonsense... humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #56

When the crazy right wing kooks ElbarDee Jan 2013 #60

is prying *some* types of weapons from Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #76

Which ban? bobclark86 Jan 2013 #12

And all that was, was a ban on the manufacture of new mags over 10 rounds. nick of time Jan 2013 #13

Oh geez... humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #17

i think push for more Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #78

The ban won't happen hack89 Jan 2013 #14

No he can make it illegal to own or operate.... humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #18

Obama cannot do that via executive order hack89 Jan 2013 #39

That would be beyond the scope of an executive order. Presidents don't make law. nt DeschutesRiver Jan 2013 #81

Reid might come aboard, but Boner won't Kennah Jan 2013 #31

"only practical measure that would have potentially stopped the massacre"? humblebum Jan 2013 #25

That's what Andy Cuomo did so well this week... bobclark86 Jan 2013 #70

Things like prosecuting the existing laws and import restrictions bobclark86 Jan 2013 #15

and exactly how does any of those things humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #20

Obama said if it saves just one child's life it will be worth it... Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #26

No one is losing anything - none of these laws are retroactive. hack89 Jan 2013 #41

So what is the point? humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #48

I have no clue. nt hack89 Jan 2013 #52

What would make Sandy Hook less likely to happen? OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #46

That is exactly my point... humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #49

Ok. nick of time Jan 2013 #58

I agree. We used to have that mexican border violence and drug problem... OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #64

I didn't say it had to be overnight... humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #80

making gun laws a lot more restrictive would go a longgg way. Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #79

I might be pilloried for this DonCoquixote Jan 2013 #22

Said it before and I will say it again: Biden 2016 Marie Marie Jan 2013 #30

Imma say it with you: Biden 2016! MelungeonWoman Jan 2013 #65

K&R nt abelenkpe Jan 2013 #28

excellent samsingh Jan 2013 #29

Background checks for all gun sales should get VERY widespread support Kennah Jan 2013 #32

I'm all for background check for all firearm transactions, nick of time Jan 2013 #33

There's over 30 million existing hi cap (over 10 round) magazines in private hands already Kennah Jan 2013 #34

I know. nick of time Jan 2013 #35

I'd wager equally against both a mag ban and an AW ban passing Kennah Jan 2013 #36

After Reid's statement to a LV news station today, nick of time Jan 2013 #37

Oh I think Reid's onboard, it's the Boner that won't stand up Kennah Jan 2013 #38

Colbert called Biden- Reich Marshall Von Amtrak! Gregorian Jan 2013 #63

Take a Look at ANY CraigsList.... triplepoint Jan 2013 #66

What are the possible Executive Actions? happyslug Jan 2013 #82

Fascinating post! Nihil Jan 2013 #87

I have no FAITH that such an Executive Order would survive a Court challenge happyslug Jan 2013 #88

I say DO IT, Mr. President, all 19! YOU are the commander guy & need to keep the nation SAFE wordpix Jan 2013 #83

Safety? joelfreak Jan 2013 #84

This is great news davidpdx Jan 2013 #85