to the Gun Lobby and American politicians... fo gods sake do something about guns in America ...
I read somewhere (can't recall where, now) that the weapon in use was in fact already a banned weapon in the US.
At last, some sense
Given the remoteness of some parts of North America, and the number of actual predators living there, having an appropriate gun and the ability to use it is essential to survival... both in terms of gathering food and defence.
The key word being appropriate... arguably a hollow tipped 9mm round in a semi automatic hand gun could never be considered appropriate, and anything capable of holding more than ten rounds should be outlawed, even in the least salubrious areas.
Removing the right to bear arms from the Constitution will never happen, however, with some careful lobbying, the word 'Appropriate' could be readily added.
Ultimately though, it is down to individual States to interpret the Constitution as each see fit, hence the lack of progress from the Anti gun lobby