Don't even think about it.
Three Democratic members of the North Carolina
congressional delegation have joined President Obama in calling for more
gun control as a means of preventing a mass shooting like the one Dec.
14 at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.
Meanwhile, three Republican lawmakers have said they would not support additional gun control measures, while the other seven Republicans and Democrats Kay Hagan and Mike McIntyre have not made their positions clear.
One of the most outspoken Democrats, 4th District Rep. David Price, wants to reinstate an assault weapons ban, prohibit large-capacity ammunition clips, and close the so-called gun show “loophole” that 33 states have, which allows people to buy guns from gun shows without background checks.
Grassroots North Carolina, a gun-rights advocacy group, says more guns, not fewer, are needed to prevent mass shootings, and will be pushing for legislation to arm teachers in January when the General Assembly goes back into session.
Survey
Carolina Journal asked North Carolina’s 13 U.S. House members and two senators whether they would support new gun control legislation in response to the recent shooting. Specifically, they were asked about three proposals President Obama recently said he’d like Congress to consider:
1. Banning assault weapons.
2. Restricting high capacity ammunition clips.
3. Closing the gun show "loophole" in every jurisdiction nationwide.
For those who did not respond, CJ cited public comments they had made after the Sandy Hook killings.
Meanwhile, three Republican lawmakers have said they would not support additional gun control measures, while the other seven Republicans and Democrats Kay Hagan and Mike McIntyre have not made their positions clear.
One of the most outspoken Democrats, 4th District Rep. David Price, wants to reinstate an assault weapons ban, prohibit large-capacity ammunition clips, and close the so-called gun show “loophole” that 33 states have, which allows people to buy guns from gun shows without background checks.
Grassroots North Carolina, a gun-rights advocacy group, says more guns, not fewer, are needed to prevent mass shootings, and will be pushing for legislation to arm teachers in January when the General Assembly goes back into session.
Survey
Carolina Journal asked North Carolina’s 13 U.S. House members and two senators whether they would support new gun control legislation in response to the recent shooting. Specifically, they were asked about three proposals President Obama recently said he’d like Congress to consider:
1. Banning assault weapons.
2. Restricting high capacity ammunition clips.
3. Closing the gun show "loophole" in every jurisdiction nationwide.
For those who did not respond, CJ cited public comments they had made after the Sandy Hook killings.
Opposing more gun control
• Rep. Howard Coble, R-6th District
Coble said he would not support any of the president’s three gun control proposals.
“Unfortunately, banning assault weapons, limiting high capacity clips or requiring background checks at gun shows will not reduce gun violence,” he added. “If these restrictions are enacted, assault weapons, many of which are made overseas, will still be available; criminals will continue use firearms with high or low capacity clips; and the black market for firearms will flourish.”
• Rep.-elect Richard Hudson, R-8th District
“There are no easy answers, and I do not support new restrictions on our constitutional freedoms to solve this complex societal problem.”
• Rep.-elect George Holding, R-13th District
“It would be reassuring to believe a government program could cure violence but governments have been trying — and failing — for a long time."
“When tragedies like this happen, it’s natural to want to find a cure — quick. This may be the least popular time to say gun control is not the answer — but it’s not.”
More @ Carolina Journal
Let's see, Clinton's AWB was in full force for the 1999 Columbine School shootings. Empirical proof that AWB will do nothing to alleviate mass shootings.
ReplyDeleteHow these fucktards conveniently forget that fact makes me want to shove it up their sphincters.
They just want control, period.
DeleteDidn't see where to post comments on the article. Sara Burrows is a moron. There is no gun show loophole. These useful idiots really get me po'ed.
ReplyDeleteTerry
Fla.
There is no gun show loophole.
DeleteJust like Global warming, they keep repeating it even after numerous cases of fraud, etcetera.