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The nra is even in support of enhancing our background check system. that's one thing that everyone can agree on. an information system is only as good as the information that's put into it. and we do need to improve that. and look, i think all of the options that we have out there on the table, the president has been clear that he would support many issues, hardening schools is a big one, and also, increasing background checks. governor scott, i think, has really, really stepped up to the plate and acted quickly in understanding that their legislature is only in session for a few more weeks, ...

Gun control laws are all out confiscation is not going to happen. if it was, president obama would have made this a focus. those two terms he was in office, that would've been as important as obamacare and other priorities. it wasn't. people with real mental health problems in many case they are barred from purchasing guns, we can do more there. let's not also forget they still have to be identified, properly diagnosed, someone has to do an intervention. family member, close friend that creates a host of other challenges. limiting access to guns or magazines, that's not going to stop another s...

>> shannon, law enforcement says the shooter was able to purchase at least four guns and that those sales were done legally because there was no information at national databases that would've flagged the shooter or prevented him from purchasing guns. today, the academy sporting goods store in san antonio, texas, released a statement saying that store sold to guns to kelley. the shooter passed the national criminal background checks that sporting goods store and they are cooperating with law enforcement. it seems if the air force did report the shooter's criminal record to the fbi is required ...

Back obama era protects that would have kept weapons out of the hands of the mentally ill. that happened back in february. >> yeah. and look, that goes to the philosophical positions of republicans and democrats on this. we haven't seen anything change that whether it was newtown, las vegas or other shootings that happened in the past with increasing frequency. what republicans always focus on is the fact that you cannot limit law-abiding citizens from purchasing guns and that people that intend to do harm are going to find a way to do it. i'm no the standing up for any of the positions here b...

Guy would be denied a gun. my understanding is he was defied one permit to carry. >> to carry a concealed one. he was able to purchase an assault weapon. it makes no sense. too many loopholes about how to fix it and take action that quite frankly that's not going to happen. >> he had a job as a security guard at a water park? given that record. >> they ran a background check and these are military records and whether or not they had access to that particular file. i don't know the answer to that. again, probably his behavior is what led to his dismissal. this guy had a troubled history and no ...