Wednesday, January 12, 2011
“This isn’t an ideological battle, it is about enforcing the law,” said Mr. Bloomberg.
The New York mayor, who has repeatedly called for strengthening the nation’s gun laws, said the Arizona shooting revealed major flaws in the state and nation’s gun laws.
Mr. Bloomberg pointed to the alleged gunman’s history of using illegal drugs and his criminal record as unacceptable lapses in system meant to protect residents.
Mr. Bloomberg said federal laws need strengthening, noting he supports increasing the prohibition of people with drug records.
Under the current system, managed by the the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, individuals with drug records are prohibited from purchasing guns for one year. Mr. Bloomberg said it should be extended to five years.
“The ideas laid out have bipartisan support in our coalition, and we will work to get bipartisan support in Congress,” said Mr. Bloomberg.
The call by the New York mayor come as Congress prepares to consider a number of revised gun laws. A number of elected officials have already said they plan to introduce legislation aimed a preventing another Arizona-type shooting.
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