I personally don't think outlawing "assault weapons" would prevent something like this. He injured and killed as many with the shotgun in that close range as he did with the assault rifle.
The problem is not the availability of weapons.....the problem is the lack of moral turpitude in this country, and the total lack of regard for human life and personal property. This guy was bat-**** crazy, yet he was highly educated and living in a fantasy world. he could just as easily made a big bomb or poisoned a salad bar. until we address the real root of these types of activities banning assault weapons will not stop them.
Now, do I think everyone needs an AK-47 or an SKS? Not necessairly, but I know plenty of responsible people who own them and enjoy shooting them. Clinton's ban did little to stop the entry of these weapons in the public, as I could probably open up the paper and find two or three for sale almost every day.
And RP your disdain and mockery of "southern boys" is becoming quite dull and predictable. Maybe we should start that fund for you after all.....haha.....besides it might be safer for all of us southern folks if we didn't have to worry about a Yankee Ninja Chuck Norris like yourself who is considered lethal within 21 feet!!!! Come on you can tell us, is your real name Jason Bourne?????