matter. that nothing can move republicans in congress. even another outbreak of gun violence like we saw in texas where a mass shooter left a trail of destruction, killing seven people, injuring more than 20 in one of the most gun-friendly states in the union, which has been increasing access to handguns left and right. investigators say the gunman bought the gun he used from a private seller, not a licensed dealer. a private sale does not require a background check. so law enforcement officials tell nbc news he failed a background check in 2014 because he had disqualifying mental health issue. so here is a test. does gravity exist here? i m joined by the founder and executive director of guns down america, one of the groups which effectively pressured walmart to change its gun sales. also with betsy woodruff, politics reporter of the daily beast and msnbc contributor who broke a number of stories last week about the ongoing chaos at the national rifle association. igor, let me start w
he had disqualifying mental health issue. so here is a test. does gravity exist here? i m joined by the founder and executive director of guns down america, one of the groups which effectively pressured walmart to change its gun sales. also with betsy woodruff, politics reporter of the daily beast and msnbc contributor who broke a number of stories last week about the ongoing chaos at the national rifle association. igor, let me start with you. this question of whether gravity matters, political pressure matters. walmart today responded to it. it s not an elected body, but it s one of the largest stores in america. what was their announcement, and what do you think the significance of it ask? walmart announced today that they re dramatically reducing the kind of ammunition they re going to sell all over the united states. and this is really huge, because, chris, as you point out, they are actually reacting to where the public is. they re reacting to their customers. they re reacting