And now, the moment we've all been dreading...

[Ronin13]

President Obama supports efforts to reinstate an assault weapons ban as part of a comprehensive plan to address gun violence, his spokesman said Tuesday.

Press Secretary Jay Carney added that Obama would back proposals to close the "gun show loophole," which allows people to buy weapons without background checks.
There is also talk of restricting high-capacity ammunition clips, and "that is something, certainly, that he would be interested in looking at," Carney said.
Obama is meeting with aides and others to develop a "comprehensive" plan that would include the education, social, and mental health issues associated with gun violence, aides said.
The president spoke by phone Tuesday with Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, a Democratic gun rights supporter who said he is re-thinking his position in light of Friday's shooting that killed 20 elementary school children and six adults in Newtown, Conn.
The president "wants to move in the coming weeks," Carney said.
...
After his telephone conversation with Obama, Manchin said that "we must have a dialogue and bring parties from all sides to the table."
That includes "my friends" at the National Rifle Association and other Second Amendment supporters, Manchin said. He added, "I know that their hearts are aching for the families in Newtown, just like all Americans."
In addition to new gun control measures, lawmakers are discussing a number of other issues in response to the Newtown killings. They include mental health funding and addressing the impact of violent video games and films on young minds.
"It's a complex problem that requires more than one solution," Carney said. "It calls not only for re-examining our gun laws -- and how well we enforce them -- but also for engaging mental health professionals, law enforcement officials, educators, parents and communities to find those solutions."
Carney specifically cited the efforts of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., who says she plans to introduce legislation early next year to reinstate the assault weapons ban that lapsed in 2004. Obama has voiced support in the past for a new assault weapons ban, but did little to push the issue during his first term.
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Congressional Republicans, who have generally opposed gun control in the past, have been low key on the topic since the latest incident.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday: "The entire Congress is united in condemning the violence in Newtown, and on the need to enforce our laws. As we continue to learn the facts, Congress will examine whether there is an appropriate and constitutional response that would better protect our citizens."


http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...s-ban/1777793/

[BPTactical]

Whew, thank God.
For a minute I thought you were going to say you were going to begin reproducing.

[sniper7]

Whew, thank God.
For a minute I thought you were going to say you were going to begin reproducing.

here is ronin:

[Ronin13]

Whew, thank God.
For a minute I thought you were going to say you were going to begin reproducing.

That wouldn't be a "we've all be dreading" moment though... more like only some of us, myself included though...

here is ronin:

Nailed it.

[jackthewall81]

Whew, thank God.
For a minute I thought you were going to say you were going to begin reproducing.

] Now that's funny! I just laughed my ass off. Thanks BP.

[Kraven251]

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday: "The entire Congress is united in condemning the violence in Newtown, and on the need to enforce our laws. As we continue to learn the facts, Congress will examine whether there is an appropriate and constitutional response that would better protect our citizens."

Constitution ...leave it alone.

[sellersm]

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday: "The entire Congress is united in condemning the violence in Newtown, and on the need to enforce our laws. As we continue to learn the facts, Congress will examine whether there is an appropriate and constitutional response that would better protect our citizens."

Yes, there is: every single one of you in DC, RESIGN!

[exxonv]

Write your congressman (house and senate) and express your opinion if you care - Aurora - you can reach Perlmutter here:

https://forms.house.gov/perlmutter/w.../contact.shtml

Let's vote these people out of office the next chance we get...

[hatidua]

If the NRA capitulates on this one, their membership numbers will likely plummet.

[Ed_S]

You know the one of many things these idiots in DC don't think about? How many Americans will lose their jobs based on any ban!

Think about it, arms manufactures, gun store workers etc etc. The economy is in the crapper but they’re prepared to make people unemployed. The numbers may not be significant but its people losing their jobs

The majority of gun related crime is by bad guys and bad guys don't buy their weapons from Wal-Mart etc. Gun bans do not help solve the problem but the majority of people are brainwashed by the media.