How do you explain the current president and his former Secretary of state wanting to ban or stop the transfer of a certain type of common firearm and ammunition feeding devices that contain more than a certain amount of ammunition?
He, like Reagan and Bush before him, gives in to some extent to the emotional appeals of people who misplace blame for so many deaths in our society. Republicans have done this every bit as much if not more than Democrats but it is the latter who get blamed for it by right wingers.
As for me, being a former member of the NRA and big believer in the teachings of our Founders, I remain consistent in the application of my ideals - it is our duty to support, maintain, and in some cases, strengthen the 2d Amendment. That will stop street gangs, stop police genocide upon minorities, and insure safer streets for all.