I cannot support the primary weapon I used to defend our people being used to kill children I swore to defend. Therefore, I support the following:Defining what constitutes an assault or tactical firearm and not allowing them for future purchase — just as we already prohibit the purchase of fully automatic firearms. I would not support any version of a ban that results in confiscating existing legally owned firearms. Ensuring that those who have been detained for mental illness, or have been ordered by courts to receive treatment for mental illness, cannot purchase firearms. And finally, conducting further research into the nexus of gun violence, violence in mass media and mental illness.

Source: New York Times February 23, 2018 18:12 UTC