Protesters Outside White House Call for Stricter Gun Control

By Chet Susslin

Updated: December 15, 2012 | 8:16 a.m.
December 14, 2012 | 6:57 p.m.

On the day that a reported 20 children and 6 faculty members were killed in the second worst school shooting in U.S. history, activists gathered outside the White House for a vigil and to call for stricter gun-control legislation. Some were there in response to a comment made by White House press secretary Jay Carney about the debate about gun control in which he said, "...I do not think today is that day."

Andy Pelosi, with GunFreeKids.org, talks with reporters on Friday about the need for more gun-control legislation. (Chet Susslin)

The flag atop the White House is at half-mast on Friday after the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Conn. (Chet Susslin)

A protester outside the White House holds a candle during a vigil against gun violence. (Chet Susslin)

Activists gather outside the White House on Friday to pray for the victims of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., and to call for more gun-control legislation. (Chet Susslin)

Pastor Michael McBride leads a vigil in front of the White House in response to the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., on Friday. (Chet Susslin)

Colin Bortner wheels in his protest sign at the front gate of the White House on Friday. (Chet Susslin)

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