02-28-2018, 10:59 AM
A semi auto handgun (little gun) can spray bullets just as quickly as a semi auto rifle (big gun). The magazine capacity would be the limiting difference, although there are plenty of concealable handguns that have magazines capable of holding 15+ rounds.
Given the facts we know so far about this incident, I'm really not sure why the NRA is the foil here. If anyone is looking for a place to lay blame, seems like an odd choice. As I've said in the past, the NRA is just an effective advocate for their cause. And compared to other advocates for different causes, the amount of money they spend politically isn't near as much.
Is the NRA right on every stance they have? No, I don't think they are. Change is coming to gun laws, and that's a good thing. What I hope also happens is that there will be more vigorous adherence to existing gun laws as well. The fringe on either side of the argument need to get out of the way so a reasonable discussion and solution can be had.
Given the facts we know so far about this incident, I'm really not sure why the NRA is the foil here. If anyone is looking for a place to lay blame, seems like an odd choice. As I've said in the past, the NRA is just an effective advocate for their cause. And compared to other advocates for different causes, the amount of money they spend politically isn't near as much.
Is the NRA right on every stance they have? No, I don't think they are. Change is coming to gun laws, and that's a good thing. What I hope also happens is that there will be more vigorous adherence to existing gun laws as well. The fringe on either side of the argument need to get out of the way so a reasonable discussion and solution can be had.