Politics & Government

What's Brandon Saying About Gun Control?

As America continues to reel in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., slayings we asked Brandon residents to weigh in about proposed gun control legislation.

As people across the country talk about tightening gun control legislation in the aftermath of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Brandon residents have their own opinions on the topic.

When Patch asked people across Tampa Bay what they thought about banning assault weapons, here’s what New Port Richey Patch readers and Facebook fans had to say:

I have a different view on what a "assault weapon" is. My great grandfather passed down his 12 gauge double barrel shotgun. A beautiful and functional hunting weapon, but it will kill a human, besides game. Shot guns and long rifles are a party of the American history, b9th in sport and protection. But, do you still drive your grand fathers Buick, play golf with wood shaft clubs, take photos with B&W film, listen to 33 1/3 RPM records, does Mom still use a wringer washing machine, how about the manual typewriters and OMG, a phone with a dial on it??? Every part of our life has evolved and the shotguns & long rifles have evolved into lighter more efficient weapons, that the military has helped design and test, so now the term "assault". So what's difference between an old Buick and your 305 Mustang? They have evolved into a sports model, but guess what, they have caused more deaths in America that weapons. It's the driver and the individual pulling the trigger, so lets get rid of both the automobile and the sport/defensive weapons.

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-Budd, Brandon Patch reader


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