President Attempts to Reduce Gun Violence

Obama says most gun owners use their guns safely and responsibly, he says he believes firmly in protecting our Second Amendment rights.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Yesterday, President Obama announced his plan to protect children and communities by helping reduce gun violence.

A news release regarding this, states, "We won't stop every violent act like the one in Newtown, Connecticut. But if we can save the life of even one child, the President believes each of us has a responsibility to take action".

They credit those who spoke out and demanded action, saying their input, along with ideas from leaders and policymakers across the political spectrum, went into the President's plan.

Most gun owners use their guns safely and responsibly, and the President believes firmly in protecting our Second Amendment rights.

But common-sense changes can go a long way in keeping our streets and our schools safer -- and there's too much at stake to stand by and wait for action.

The President will not wait. Yesterday, he signed 23 executive actions to start moving our country in the right direction. And he's calling on Congress to act on four legislative measures -- closing background check loopholes, banning military-style assault weapons, making our schools safer, and increasing access to mental health services -- right away.

Visit the White House site to learn more about what's at stake, join in the discussion, and download the President's full gun control plan.

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Anonymous January 19, 2013 5:36 pm (Pacific time)

Ralph automatics need special licenses, and can you source someone licensed with an automatic license that caused a gun crime recently? Of course the Fast and Furious Program ran by the Executive Branch of government screwed up big time. Regarding semi-automatics, they have been around for over 100 years and I certainly don't see a problem when law abiding citizens own them. Do you know the difference between an automatic and a semi? Please note that gun crime is going down and is lower than it was in 1911 and we have a lot more people. In fact it has even gone down after the so-called assault weapons ban expired in 2004. What we have is several uninformed people being led by those with an anti-Second Amendment agenda. As per your source and Michael Moore, you realize that he has armed security, so why should he have security and not others? Not too long ago one of his security guards was arrested for assault. Ditto for Rosie O'Donnell and so many other elites who have armed security. I have found over the years that many ex-military, though briefly trained in firearms, simply have no idea on the gun crime stats.

Ralph E. Stone January 19, 2013 8:12 am (Pacific time)

I highly recommend "Gun Laws Matter" (http://smartgunlaws.org/gun-laws-matter-2012-understanding-the-link-between-weak-laws-and-gun-violence) Many of the states with the strongest gun laws also have the lowest gun death rates nationwide. Conversely, many states with the weakest gun laws have the highest gun death rates. I also recommend "Celebrating the Prince of Peace in the Land of Guns" by Michael Moore (www.michaelmoore.com/words/mike-friends-blog/celebrating-prince-peace-land-guns) There is a problem with a state-by-state approach to gun control laws. For example, California has strict gun control laws. But in Nevada, individuals can legally sell a firearm to another resident at a gun show for cash without exchanging paperwork or conducting a background check. This makes it easy for criminals to purchase guns and bring them into California. That's why the need for federal gun control laws. Finally, can anyone explain to me why any person should own an automatic or semi-automatic weapon.

Anonymous January 18, 2013 2:16 pm (Pacific time)

Ralph other than an opinion, what actual database can you point to that this suggested gun control, which Obama advocates, will reduce gun crime? With literally thousands of current laws on the books dealing with crime, and considering that Chicago has both the most restrictive gun laws in a major city, and also one of the highest murder rates, you think anything will change? May I suggest a little background on Obama and the direction he and his cohorts aim for, but then maybe you agree?: "Flashback—Obama, Circa 1990s: 'I Don't Believe People Should Be Able to Own Guns" http://www.breitbart.com/Big- Government/2013/01/18/Barack-Obama-I-Don-t-Believe-People-Should-Be-Able-Own-Guns

Anonymous January 18, 2013 8:27 am (Pacific time)

By the way...assault rifles also cause obesity- because fat ass rednecks sit on their asses firing guns and drinking.. Assault rifles also cause poverty. Assault rifles cause marriage problems. Assault rifles can also cause fatherless and motherless children, Tyrants and dictators have used kids as props to try to keep guns legal when people have no business with them half the time. I hate these right wing white jerks!

Ralph E. Stone January 18, 2013 7:59 am (Pacific time)

It is unfortunate that it took the the killing of 20 children and seven adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School to reach a tipping point, causing gun control legislation to be proposed at the federal level. But too many legislators will probably be overly responsive to the National Rifle Association lobby, in tandem with gunmakers and importers, military sympathizers, and far-right organizations. The proposed gun control measures seem reasonable and shouldn't overly restrict the legitimate use of firearms. Will these gun control measures eliminate violence in America? No, but it certainly should help. Given the lock-step opposition to any gun control, I am hopeful but not optimistic that Congress will pass these measures.

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