Yes, in the "national debate", MA is stuck in the 1970's trying to flog the same dead gun control horse.Here's another example of how less restrictive gun laws lower crime to throw out at the next hearing:
From FoxNews:
Virginia gun crime drops, as state's firearms sales soar | Fox News
NES Thread discussion:
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vb...n-crime-drops-states-firearms-sales-soar.html
Safety comes form personal responsibility, community and the right and expectation of protecting yourself and loved ones.
The rest of the country is progressing toward more sane approaches to public safety and not continuing to vilify law abiding people.