Article Photos: Byron York: Tougher gun laws are widely acceptable but also futile



386509 01: Wright Gibb looks down the barrel of an AR-15 assault rifle after cleaning it March 8, 2001 at his residence in Westminster, Co. Gibb bought a gunsafe to store his 40 plus guns after the Columbine High School shootings. Gun owners across the country are becoming aware of the necessity of securing their weapons in light of the series of recent shootings at schools. (Photo by Michael Smith/Newsmakers)

386509 01: Wright Gibb looks down the barrel of an AR-15 assault rifle after cleaning it March 8, 2001 at his residence in Westminster, Co. Gibb bought a gunsafe to store his 40 plus guns after the Columbine High School shootings. Gun owners across the country are becoming aware of the necessity of securing their weapons in light of the series of recent shootings at schools. (Photo by Michael Smith/Newsmakers)