I must agree with much of what I have read in this thread. Calm, rational, think before you speak conversations are a must. I had at least 5 today, in the office no less. From my quick view, there is soo much misinformation, misunderstanding, and complete disregard for the facts, I am sure those that feel opposite of myself (us) will not change their view nor desire to regulate this based on emotion and bad information. I explained today, 4 times, what a semi-automatic firearm was. They didn't know. 3 of the 4 thought it meant automatic and can "spray bullets from the clip" (actual quote) in the hundreds per minute. I started each reply with "what do you think a semi-automatic firearm is?". Most of them thought full auto (select-fire) rifles can be bought at near any gun shop, by anyone. They think the Bushmaster AR15 used was a full auto. I have seen quotes to that effect on both side of the media coin in the last few days. None of them knew that both MA & CT have active AWB legislation. Education is critical, calm demeanor and rational discuss is as well. It won't change anyone's mind, but we must rally against legislation based upon emotion and how a firearm looks.