“Ever since, gun manufacturers have found ways to evade the restrictions, and lawmakers have responded by trying to tighten the law,” fresnobee.com‘s editorial board opines. “Steinberg’s bill would end the argument by banning future sales in California of semi-automatic guns that can accept detachable clips, which can be emptied and rapidly replaced. As was hammered home Monday by the shooting in Washington that killed 12 people, not including the shooter, a deranged gunman can quickly do horrendous damage.” What does that have to do with the price of eggs? The Washington Navy Yard spree killer used a shotgun—a long gun without a detachable magazine—to kill 12 innocent people. “No law can stop all gun violence . . . But Brown has it within his power to take reasonable steps to enhance public safety. He shouldn’t let the opportunity pass.” Absolutely! Governor Brown should veto the gun control measures sitting on his desk. Done. [h/t WRW]