According to the New York Times, they erroneously published a story[1] where Virginia State law prohibited the sale of an AR-15 rifle. This was exposed by a Washington Times article[2] which correctly said that is not illegal to purchase an AR-15 according to Virginia State law so long as the individual passes the necessary background checks.
In lieu of the above, this unfortunate event occurred at another "Gun Free Zone" where the people were disarmed and were unable to defend themselves, yet again. So the question I have to ask is this, how many more people have to die in a "Gun Free Zone" for we, the people to come to the conclusion that a "Gun Free Zone" do not work?
It is rather a shame, too, that the media was quick to blame an AR-15 for the rampage when in reality, Alexis did not possess one, may be if they bothered checked their facts and references, they would sound more credible. You get what you pay for, I guess!
[1]http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/18/us/state-law-stopped-gunman-from-buying-rifle-officials-say.html
[2]http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/17/miller-new-york-times-gets-it-wrong-about-navy-yar/
In lieu of the above, this unfortunate event occurred at another "Gun Free Zone" where the people were disarmed and were unable to defend themselves, yet again. So the question I have to ask is this, how many more people have to die in a "Gun Free Zone" for we, the people to come to the conclusion that a "Gun Free Zone" do not work?
It is rather a shame, too, that the media was quick to blame an AR-15 for the rampage when in reality, Alexis did not possess one, may be if they bothered checked their facts and references, they would sound more credible. You get what you pay for, I guess!
[1]http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/18/us/state-law-stopped-gunman-from-buying-rifle-officials-say.html
[2]http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/sep/17/miller-new-york-times-gets-it-wrong-about-navy-yar/