Stricter gun control in the US is unlikely despite the grief and anger, the BBC's Sarah Smith writes.
This tragedy has reignited the debate over gun control in the US. But realistically, it is unlikely to result in significant reform. The argument over guns has simply become too politically divisive and culturally entrenched to allow for meaningful change.
In a country where there is a real prospect of an armed criminal breaking into your home or assaulting you on the street, many consider carrying one to be a sensible precaution. Some of the most vociferous arguments in favour of guns are made by the rich and powerful National Rifle Association who want to defend their supporters' profits. But many of the arguments come from ordinary citizens too.For many, your right to carry a gun is considered as fundamental as your right to free speech. Banning or restricting guns is viewed as a breach of your rights as an American.
Some of those measures received Republican support - but it was never enough to make it through Congress and into law.
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