The Delaware Senate approved two gun-control bills Thursday after four hours of sometimes contentious debate that included a recess for technical difficulties. By a 13-8 margin, senators sent to the House legislation that would require a permit to buy a handgun and would prohibit magazines capable of holding more than 17 rounds. Sen. Bruce Ennis, a Smyrna Democrat, joined the seven Senate Republicans in opposing the measures in what was otherwise a party line vote. The bills could be considered in a House committee as soon as April 20, the first day back after a two-week break.
- Cringe. This is what happens when people leave states like New Jersey and vote to make it the exact same. — Pete Schonert
- What are the statistics on the illegal guns used in crimes versus the legal ones? — Linda White Lane
- Buying as much of everything they’re banning as I can this weekend. — Amiron Messick
- I’m just happy we’re ending all the gun violence in America. — Michael Joseph
- No, we aren’t because crime and poverty exist. That’s what causes violence, not guns. Criminals will still acquire whatever they want. — Josh Renner
- Sarcasm, my friend. — Michael Joseph
- Please explain to me how the articles of bills will curb our ability to buy guns. Just requires training. It doesn’t limit the number of guns we can buy, and it limits magazine size. Just asking. — Patrick R. Weaver
- Don’t worry, everyone. They are offering to pay you for your right to have more than 17 mags for 10% of the price with your own (taxpayer) money. — Dustin Warren
- No guns equals no problems. — James Cearbhall
