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 …
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john tree
12:02 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012
OK. well think of it as an insurnace policy. Say a riot breaks out and multiple people break into your home with the intent to do harm to you and your family. If your holding a single shot you might as well shoot youself because one bullet won't do you much good. Also just because Dick's doesnt sell them anymore does't mean the bad guys can't get them and now your at a disadvantage that could … more ›