BREAKING: Ohio GOP Congressman supports Assault Weapons ban

[brooklynite]

Ohio GOP rep announces support of military-style weapon ban
Source: The Hill

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) said Tuesday he supports banning military-style weapons and implementing "red flag laws" in the wake of two mass shootings, including one in his own state, that took 31 lives over the weekend.

The Ohio Republican said while he’s a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights, he believes action needs to be taken to prevent “mentally unstable people from terrorizing our communities” with assault weapons.

“I will support legislation that prevents the sale of military style weapons to civilians, a magazine limit, and red flag legislation. The carnage these military style weapons are able to produce when available to the wrong people is intolerable,” he said in a statement.

“We must pass red flag legislation to quickly identify people who are dangerous and remove their ability to harm others. Too often after mass shootings, we hear there were early warning signs that were ignored.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/456416-ohio-gop-rep-announces-support-of-military-style-weapon-ban

[marble falls]

1. That's one.

[Dem_4_Life]

3. Now he needs to convince others.

Waiting......

[CincyDem]

2. No choice. Dayton born/raised. It's in his district. Suicide to oppose it today.

And since he knows that nothing will happen, it costs him nothing and he's sure not going to be a role model for his fellow republicans.

Remember one of the many differences between R and D is that R only cares about chit that impacts them personally while D cares about chit that impacts everyone personally. (obviously, among the many differences)

Case in point - Rob Portman anti-LGBT stance until his son came out and Ms. Portman explained the facts of like to her husband.

I suspect someone close to home explained this one to Turner.

[qazplm135]

4. I wonder who his primary opponent will be

The answer isn't getting republicans to turn, it's getting rid of republicans.