Sen. Chris Murphy says owning weapons is not "an absolute constitutional right." The Connecticut senator appeared on "The Lead" with CNN's Jake Tapper this afternoon to discuss the "no-fly/no-buy" bill he's championing and its impact on due process:
TAPPER: "Being on the watch list is not an adjudicated process. Some say that should not preclude someone to be able to enjoy a constitutional right."
MURPHY: "Well, I would respectfully disagree. It is not an absolute constitutional right and Justice Scalia in that decision that says that there is an individual right to own a firearm also says that there are clear limitations on certain individuals and also certain weapons being in the hands of civilians. I’m only going to support the provision that allows people to get off of that list. If you’re under investigation for potential terrorism when you walk into the gun store, you shouldn’t walk out with an assault weapon."