Comments on: FBI Working NAS Pensacola Shooting As Terrorism; Gun Was Purchased Legally

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:56:50 +0000

REGARDING:
“I also believe that you should be a citizen to own or buy a gun.”

So you believe every citizen should be required to carry proof of citizenship everywhere they go or not be allowed to exercise civil rights?

David for rights used responsibly
not denied because some don’t

By: Rufus Lowgun

Rufus Lowgun — Tue, 10 Dec 2019 01:31:12 +0000

If this Saudi pilot did this because he hated America, why would he go to the middle of a military base, where he would presumably know an armed response was seconds away, rather than to, say, a high school football game or Cordova mall? This sounds like workplace violence rather than some kind of religiously motivated act. He reportedly had problems with one of his civilian instructors who called him “porn ’stache” in class, in reference to his mustache. He filed a formal complaint about it, with two other students, I’ve read.

By: BJohnson

BJohnson — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:17:38 +0000

I believe in gun rights but, I also believe that you should be a citizen to own or buy a gun. This could be a simple fix….it’s a state law!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:08:52 +0000

So, the federal law says foreign nationals cannot possess/purchase firearms, but a local/state law says they can if they purchase a hunting license? If that’s true, it looks like our local/state lawmakers need to make some changes to our laws. Seems like the foreign nationals know the loopholes in our laws better than we do.

By: Steve Litton

Steve Litton — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 12:30:28 +0000

If we welcome our allies here for training, fine. But why does that mean we must afford them the same rights and freedoms we give our own citizens?

Come, live within the confines of your training command, complete your training and then return to your unit. I’m not saying you cannot travel freely while here, but many (most of whom are law-abiding) are living among us, renting homes in middle-class neighborhoods and we know nothing of their background.

Doesn’t it seem clear we cannot count on outside agencies to fully vet candidates? The Terrorists only have to get their objective right ONCE. We must be vigilant ALWAYS.

By: Henry Coe

Henry Coe — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 03:14:06 +0000

Some of the comments below are very opportunist toward trying to blame the Left and Liberals for this Saudi guy being able to buy a firearm. Really? LOL. That is so bizarre.
Being that the loop hole this Saudi guy used had to do with a hunting law it would be my guess it is a Florida Hunting Law? However the Law came into being, there is a really good chance there was an NRA lobbyist behind its existence.
Should that loophole exist? I don’t know? Should we treat allies training with our military like they are one of us? If not, why not?
There is an interesting conversation to be had but I don’t think there is an argument that makes sense for having a completely unregulated 2nd Amendment and then trying to place blame when someone buys a firearm that isn’t regulated.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:15:26 +0000

I worked for the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin. In 1996, we we in Riyhad SA. Our dorm, Khobar Towers, was bombed. Many Nomads died, hundreds more were maimed. From what I understand, the royal Family was very insulated (we were there at their invitation). From what I heard, EVERYONE associated was found, questioned, and it was handled in a brutally appropriate fashion! I doubt if anyone associated in this attack are anxious to go back to SA, and face the King, and his secret service!

By: DAVID HUIE GREEN

DAVID HUIE GREEN — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:03:08 +0000

REGARDING:
“I have been a hunter all my life….and have never hunted with a 9mm, the gun shop should have known better.”

Few pistols are purchased for hunting. The law establishes the legal status of the buyer, that he is not a convicted felon. Guns are not solely for hunting and are seldom bought legally for murder. This one was used that way. Don’t know when he bought it, may not have intended it for murder even then.

He didn’t break the law until he DID break the law. This one was bad. Just the same, we probably shouldn’t lynch everyone who looks like him. Someone who looks like us may someday commit a crime. We wouldn’t like to be treated that way.

David for better people

By: James

James — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 23:59:37 +0000

It’s a SAD day in the US when our Military service men and women are SAFER in their OWN homes were it’s there they have the means to PROTECT THEMSELVES!!!!

By: Wayne

Wayne — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 23:53:32 +0000

It does not matter what anyone thinks about the gun purchase..when the FBI said it was purchased legally…end of discussion.
Too many rumors and speculation and assumptions without reading the FBI statements ..and comprehending them as well.
As far as buying a gun out of state…unless you are a convicted felon….its done every day…legally with a back ground check required by law…and you have to pass it.
If not…you are on the list flagged…and then you might not want to discuss why on here.