[FlingWingFlyer]

...would require universal background checks for firearm buyers, track the movement and sale of weapons through a national database, strengthen mental health checks, and stiffen penalties for carrying guns near schools or giving them to minors...

I hate to burst the bubble of the recreational drug users up on Capitol Hill in Washington but how would have any of this stopped their Newtown dream from happening?

[Little Ray]

That isn’t the point.
Additional “controls” make it look like the gub’mint is “doing something” and, simultaneously increases its power.
Its a win/win for the Federales.