The debate over gun control is split along party lines with Republican politicians generally defending gun company bosses and their objections to tighter controls.
Over several hours, the familiar partisan lines were drawn.
Pro-gun Republican politicians supported the manufacturers in angry exchanges with the reformists on the Democratic side as the victims relatives watched on. "Mr Daniel, this advertisement appears to depict premeditated violence or murder from a rooftop," Democratic congressman Raja Keishnamoorthi said to the Daniel Defense boss.Another advert shows images of professional soldiers with the words:"Use what they use".Also answering the politician's questions waswho described himself as a gun owner who advocates responsible gun ownership.
Holding up her iPhone with its biometric unlock function, she said:"Can this fire bullets that shred people's vital organs?""Then why should this device require more steps to operate than your company's firearms which have been used in accidental shootings, mass shootings and homicides?" she asked.
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