Don't these people have lawyers guiding/assisting them?
youd be surprised at just how many people are fighting this battle without tangible knowledge on the subject.
That's like saying we shouldn't outlaw drinking and driving because people will drink and drive regardless.
Can't you see that implementing laws that will discourage/make things more difficult will be a positive impact?
Even if it prevents 1 mass shooting isn't saving 10+ innocent lives worth it?
of course you should implement laws to discourage it. but nobody wants to ban alcohol (again) nor cars because drinking and driving occurs. to that point:
an all out ban on ARs or any M4/M4A1/M16 rifles wont work. theres far too many in circulation for it work even IF it was passed. there are already too many guns in America. guns literally outnumber citizens. theres an estimated 100 million ARs in the US alone. so stop trying to win the ban war... its not practical.
instead, focus on real change that can do something. close the gunshow loopholes. and to that notion, regulate ALL secondhand sales AND trades of ALL firearms. HEAVILY regulate them. And any violation of those regulations needs HARSH punishment. that will deter all the gray market and gunshow and illegal sales going on. the 4 shootings prevented in the days after the florida shooting, the kids ALL had illegally obtained weapons. this will cut back on it.
further, harsh punishment for negligence on whoever owns the weapon. so for the mom who knew her kid had guns in his room but said "she just wanted him to learn to be responsible" F*** THAT. Make an example out of her. for the parents who leave guns out in the open and their kid takes it and goes on a rampage? HARSH punishment. no chances.
All crimes involving a gun, HARSH punishment. automatic 3 strikes.
Raise the age of purchasing a rifle from 18 to 21. Just like this guy, 18 year olds are still in highschool often times. Theyre not mentally at a point where they need or can handle that kind of responsibility or firepower.
Ban all mods that sidestep regulation. Bump stocks like the one used in Vegas, or the firepin mods that will allow guns to shoot full auto need to be BANNED.
edit: oh yea. and improve the background checks. they cant tell the future but they damn sure can look at the signs that are already there. if ur on the no fly list, then u shouldnt be able to own a gun. if you have been baker acted, or have any mental condition giving you a predisposition towards violence, you shouldnt own a gun. if youve ever been convicted of a violent crime, no gun. its common sense.
these things will show TANGIBLE REAL results.