Once again, the big downside of American freedom is on gruesome display.  A psychotic gunman in Las Vegas has committed the worst mass murder in U. S. history. 

64-year-old Stephen Paddock, who lived in Nevada, began firing from a hotel window about 10pm Pacific time last night.  His targets were folks attending a music festival below him.  When it was all over, more than 50 human beings lay dead, 400 plus wounded.  Paddock apparently killed himself as police closed in on him. 

The murderer had a number of deadly weapons in his room and you can count on the gun control debate to ramp up. 

But having covered scores of gun-related crimes over the years, I can tell you that government restrictions will not stop psychopaths from harming people. 

They will find a way. 

Public safety demands logical gun laws but the issue is so polarizing and emotional that little will be accomplished as there is no common ground. 

The NRA and its supporters want easy access to weapons, while the left wants them banned. 

This is the price of freedom.  Violent nuts are allowed to roam free until they do damage, no matter how threatening they are.

The Second Amendment is clear that Americans have a right to arm themselves for protection.  Even the loons. 

Tonight on the No Spin News, we will analyze the horror in Vegas as well as the big controversies in Puerto Rico and the NFL.  

Thanks for visiting BillOReilly.com and please stay safe.