hours of the incident. >> what gun law would have prevented the shooting? your conversation in general. i would like to bring it to a specific. >> it has to be brought to a general. >> you don't have a real answer. heather: williams says it is time for the country to push back against the nra using this incident to send out a press release on his stance. rob: reaction pouring in from both sides of the island lawmakers call for unity after this politically motivated shooting. heather: carly shimkus has more on who is chiming in online. it was swift and a lot. remains >> reporter: lawmakers calling for unity in the wake of the shooting, outpouring of prayers can be seen across social media with donald trump setting the tone calling congressman scalise a true friend and patriot after news broke, the president and first lady spent the evening