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Is not necessarily the case at all. these are important details tha i think we have to be very clea on. >> number one, there obviously as with the second amendment, there are extreme cases in whic one can regulate the first amendment or even the fourth amendment. you cant shout a fire in a crowded theater. there is a heavy burden of proo for those who would want to infringe the first amendment right. number two, leaps even around the world today cases where the confiscation and even buyback prog...

Whom fox news is not identifying, was on what they call a long downward spiral. he had been fired from his job saturday morning. officers killed the shooter outside a busy odessa movie theater after a spate of violence that spanned 10 miles. senate majority leader mitch mcconnell says president trumps support is the key to getting any new gun control legislation through his chamber. the comments come as democratic presidential candidates and contenders continue to push hard for new measures. fol...

Destruction that occurred in such a short period of time because of the high-capacity magazines. and at the end of the day, you have weapons of war in the hands of individuals determined to do harm to the american people. these arent weapons that are used to hunt deer. these are weapons that are used to hunt human beings and we got to limit their availability in the united states of america as well. >> now, many senate seats and this time the republicans have some very critical seats that are up...

Self-defense. where do you draw the line and not take away the rights, but at the same time i do think theres a meaningful conversation to be had. >> does that argument actually stand when we have a mass shooting every few weeks, oftentimes in the same state with the case of texas here? people are dying. >> no, i understand that. i think the thing that im also looking at is the bigger picture. the fact of the matter is when you look at the situation where people are taking guns and shooting othe...

Division across america, you have people who are out there fueled by hate, literally hunting down other people with the weapons of war. its got to stop. and we need a president who is independent, can stand up to the nra and gun manufacturers and put the american people first. >> senator, i asked specifically about the buyback, mandatory buy barkers are you concerned that your support of mandatory buyback program, that that hurts a push to get something bipartisan in congress? because republican...

>> i can tell you from a decade of experience covering mitch mcconnell, writing a book that dealt with him a lot, mitch mcconnell is not going to feel pressure to do something if the president is not on board. so mitch mcconnells very comfortable with doing nothing in most cases. >> wait it out. >> and i assume would be here. >> worked for him on the supreme court. so jason, i am looking at these numbers again. the public support for background checks is 89%. red flag laws, 76%. buyback program,...

We shouldnt accept living in a country where our kids are taught shelter in place drills. they should be doing their multiplication drills. >> just to be clear. i think we all agree on that, senator. the issue is what you are describing is a voluntary buy back program if you already owned a legally purchased assault weapon you would not require that you sell it back to the government? >> it might not be necessary. and so of course all of your options stay on the table. but if you can ban assault...

After the mass shootings in texas and dayton, ohio. many are promoting a buyback program targeting more dangerous weapons. reporter: more 2020 democratic candidate are calling for americans to turn over their weapons in exchange for money. reporter: do you support a federal buyback of weapons? >> its a good point. >> people are sick of it. i got it done once before and i can get it done again. reporter: not all candidate believe it could be affective in reducing gun deaths. gun rights groups are...

Law-abiding owners, and imprison them -- thats like you -- if they refuse to go along. trace gallagher has more on that. >> tammy, this is a illustration slippery slope that conservatives refer to when they talk about democratic gun control. kirsten gillibrand appeared on tv saying assault weapons should be banned nationwide, there should be a buyback program. and then gillibrand was pressed on if those who dont want to sell the guns should be criminally prosecuted. watch. >> the point is you do...

Texas and dayton, ohio. many are promoting a buyback program targeting more dangerous weapons. reporter: more 2020 democratic candidate are calling for americans to turn over their weapons in exchange for money. reporter: do you support a federal buyback of weapons? >> its a good point. >> people are sick of it. i got it done once before and i can get it done again. reporter: not all candidate believe it could be affective in reducing gun deaths. gun rights groups are calling it nothing short of...