Opinion

Here’s what Congress can actually do about mass shootings

By Washington Examiner
Published March 7, 2018 5:01am ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Here’s what Congress can actually do about mass shootings
Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., right, speaks during a press conference alongside Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., on Monday in Philadelphia. Toomey and Coons say they have introduced a bill that will require federal authorities to notify states when a felon or a fugitive attempts to buy a firearm but fails the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. (AP Photo/Jacqueline Larma) | Jacqueline Larma

Although the gun debate has been put off in the Senate temporarily, it hasn’t gone away, and it isn’t likely to.

If this were like most post-shooting gun debates, Republicans would be standing fast in defense of the Second Amendment, and Democrats would be letting the most hysterical elements of the gun control movement do all their policymaking for them. And of course, the result of all this would be that nothing happens.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Background Checks Chris Coons Congress Editorials Florida Gun Control Guns and Firearms Marco Rubio Mass Shootings NASA Pat Toomey School Shootings Second Amendment Washington Examiner