Obama: reduce ‘weaponry in our midst’ in aftermath of Texas church shooting

By Chris Eger

The incident, which left at least 20 dead, drew calls for action on gun control from President Obama, Democrats on Capitol Hill, and gun control groups. (Photo: Reuters via BBC)
Immediately following the First Baptist Church shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas on Sunday, prominent Democrats and gun control advocates called for more firearm regulation.
The incident, which left at least 20 dead in a small community outside of San Antonio, drew calls for thoughts and prayers for the victims from President Trump, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and U.S. Sens. John Cornyn, and Ted Cruz.
On the other side of the political spectrum, former President Obama said on social media that he grieved with the families in Sutherland Springs, then followed up with a call for action.
“May God also grant all of us the wisdom to ask what concrete steps we can take to reduce the violence and weaponry in our midst,” Obama said.
In a longer statement followed up by a series of tweets, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat currently sponsoring a series of gun control bills in Washington, railed against the gun industry while urging political change on Capitol Hill.
“Can you sleep tonight, colleagues, when the

Source: Guns.com