Republican Congressman Claims Hammers Could Be Outlawed Under Assault Weapons Ban

From ThinkProgress Fri Jan 4 2013, 19:16:12

A Republican congressman lambasted the push for gun control in the wake of the Sandy Hook massacre, stating on Friday that if lawmakers wanted to ban assault weapons, they would have to outlaw "hammers" and "machetes" as well. Appearing on the Dennis Miller Show, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) told guest host Larry O'Connor that he [...]

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