Washington Navy Yard shooter : Alexis had background of violent incidents , misconduct . Daniel Webster : How can someone like Alexis legally buy and carry loaded firearms ? He says to appease gun lobby , policies have low penalties for possession of guns . Webster : Stronger standards for legal gun ownership will help prevent horrific shootings .
Washington Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis had background of violent incidents , misconduct . Daniel Webster : How could someone like Alexis legally buy and carry loaded firearms ? He says to appease gun lobby , policies have low standards for possession of guns . Webster : Stronger standards for legal gun ownership could help reduce horrific shootings .