D.C. Gun Laws Prevented a Massacre on January 6

[holdover]

Had the District of Columbia’s tough gun laws not been in place on January 6 — had insurrectionists been able to legally amass all the firearms they wanted during their march to the U.S. Capitol — we would have seen a bloody massacre rather than a handful of deaths.

A badly outnumbered group of Capitol Police officers, less than a quarter wearing riot gear, fought bravely in “brutal, medieval-style combat” against insurrectionists trying to prevent the Senate from certifying the 2020 presidential election. Evidence has emerged that their goal was to kidnap and/or kill Vice President Mike Pence and Members of Congress.

A grotesque number of Capitol Police officers suffered injuries during the attack (there were 140 in all, including brain damage and the loss of an eye). But only one officer, Brian Sicknick, was killed by rioters (in close combat)

D.C. Gun Laws Prevented a Massacre on January 6 | by Ladd Everitt | Medium

These people have no shame.

 

[livingston]

Given Republicans’ long campaign to repeal the District of Columbia’s gun laws, the future survival of these regulations is no certainty. That should be at the top of the minds of Members of Congress, Capitol Police, and other planners preparing for future violence at the Capitol.


[Disclosure: During my tenure at the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, I worked to defend the District of Columbia’s gun laws in Congress. Alongside CSGV executive director Josh Horwitz, I also assisted chair Phil Mendelson and other members of the D.C. Council in rewriting the city’s gun laws following the Supreme Court’s 2008 D.C. v. Heller decision.]

 

[livingston]

Another anti gun nut with 1000 followers

 

[Deplorable Me]

How many deaths have Chicago gun laws prevented?

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

 

[spat]

So, they came to overthrow the government, but didn't bring their guns because they were illegal ?

"we were going to blow up the building, but we couldn't figure out how to do it without littering"...

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

The only killing was done by government agents shooting unarmed citizens.

Are we supposed to be ok with that and call it a win? Seriously?

If the protestors were there to overthrow the government they wouldn't have cared about the laws and would have been armed regardless. It's the same "no gun zone" at schools a sign isn't going to stop a school shooting. The people following laws aren't the ones you need to worry about. This entire article is ridiculous.

 

[Robin]

.......... and yet, they cannot solve the one murder committed that day.
Robin

 

[TEOTWAWKI inc.]

I posted my only feelings about the events of that day, and it got deleted. Now I sign it in every post.

The best medicine always tastes the worst.

 

[GOPerfect]

They believe this shit.

They really do.

Be afraid and be leary of all that is around you

 

[livingston]

They believe this shit.

They really do.

Be afraid and be leary of all that is around you

 

[GOPerfect]

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I am braced.

Most are not.

I have been braced for years

I continue to strengthen my "brace".

Others do not; they will fail and they will die.

Americans are weak. Americans will fail.

 

[Robin]

When a man thinks he is ready, he is not. Prepare as best you see fit, but realize you will never be ready.
Robin

 

[GOPerfect]

When a man thinks he is ready, he is not. Prepare as best you see fit, but realize you will never be ready.
Robin

That is why I continue to perfect by "Brace". Everyday, I learn more. Everyday I grow more aware of those around me. Everyday I learn.

 

[Chevusa]

But I thought Joe Jr. said only nukes and F-15's could take down the government. Which is it?

 

[Uninformed and Compliant]

Had the District of Columbia’s tough gun laws not been in place on January 6 — had insurrectionists been able to legally amass all the firearms they wanted during their march to the U.S. Capitol — we would have seen a bloody massacre rather than a handful of deaths.

A badly outnumbered group of Capitol Police officers, less than a quarter wearing riot gear, fought bravely in “brutal, medieval-style combat” against insurrectionists trying to prevent the Senate from certifying the 2020 presidential election. Evidence has emerged that their goal was to kidnap and/or kill Vice President Mike Pence and Members of Congress.

A grotesque number of Capitol Police officers suffered injuries during the attack (there were 140 in all, including brain damage and the loss of an eye). But only one officer, Brian Sicknick, was killed by rioters (in close combat)

D.C. Gun Laws Prevented a Massacre on January 6 | by Ladd Everitt | Medium

These people have no shame.

Just further proves Pelosi's incompetence.

She could have prevented the entire insurrection by putting up "NO RIOTING" and "NO TRESPASSING" signs.

AND SHE FAILED!

IN PEACH!

 

[Bigfoot]

 

[Truebeliever]

They can’t have it both ways. It’s either a planned insurrection/coup or it was a riot. If it’s what they claimed, they would have brought the guns despite the DC law

 

[Steal2B]

Can't wait until this fall to hear old Ladd Everitt sqeal and scream like a little girl this Fall if the Supreme Court deflates the gun control movement.

 

[Saltwater60]

Funny many reports of them being armed and I think I heard there were a few pipe bombs there so did the laws work?
How is the murder rate in dc?

 

[Acer-m14]

Funny many reports of them being armed and I think I heard there were a few pipe bombs there so did the laws work?
How is the murder rate in dc?

don't know on the murder rate .. but its like the pallets of bricks showing up at Antifa and BLM protests ..

 

[Blimey]

I hold a decidedly negative view on these protesters and think most were misguided idiots. But I don’t think most wanted to, or would have killed. It’s a tough argument to make that they wanted to go killing government officials yet were deferent to a far less serious offense of having a gun in DC.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

.......... and yet, they cannot solve the one murder committed that day.
Robin

Solve? Yes. Prosecute? Holding my breathe.

 

[Robin]

I hold a decidedly negative view on these protesters and think most were misguided idiots. But I don’t think most wanted to, or would have killed. It’s a tough argument to make that they wanted to go killing government officials yet were deferent to a far less serious offense of having a gun in DC.

Unfuckingreal!!!!
Robin

 

[Paxal]

Had the District of Columbia’s tough gun laws not been in place on January 6 — had insurrectionists been able to legally amass all the firearms they wanted during their march to the U.S. Capitol — we would have seen a bloody massacre rather than a handful of deaths.

A badly outnumbered group of Capitol Police officers, less than a quarter wearing riot gear, fought bravely in “brutal, medieval-style combat” against insurrectionists trying to prevent the Senate from certifying the 2020 presidential election. Evidence has emerged that their goal was to kidnap and/or kill Vice President Mike Pence and Members of Congress.

A grotesque number of Capitol Police officers suffered injuries during the attack (there were 140 in all, including brain damage and the loss of an eye). But only one officer, Brian Sicknick, was killed by rioters (in close combat)

D.C. Gun Laws Prevented a Massacre on January 6 | by Ladd Everitt | Medium

These people have no shame.


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That is some prime gaslighting there. I’m impressed by the effortless torturing of the facts and logic.

 

[Acer-m14]