Bill Nelson: “The velocity of a bullet fired from an assault weapon compared to the velocity of a handgun is three times the velocity…”

“The velocity of a bullet fired from an assault weapon compared to the velocity of a handgun is three times the velocity or speed of the handgun bullet. As a result, when that bullet hits its target, the energy is nine times that hitting the target than what a handgun bullet does. They built a movement now that inspires student walks across the country. In just 5 days, they are inspiring marches across the country, and the future is bright because of these students. But it is up to us to make sure that what happened in Parkland never happens again. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon. Nomination of Kevin McAleenan”