In 2010 , Patrick pushed for legislation to limit the purchase of firearms , citing a series of gun violence incidents and violent crime in Boston . In 2011 , Patrick proposed new legislation that would require more stringent regulations on firearms . During an event surrounding the announcement , Patrick said one of his main goals was to " stop children from killing children . " Patrick also reported that he would ask for $ 10 million in private and public funding to help " fill the gaps . " Reacting to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting , in 2013 Patrick proposed stricter gun control laws , including a limit of one firearm purchase a month and closing the gun show loophole
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Deval Patrick