(VOVworld) – On Tuesday, the White House demanded the Republican-controlled Congress reinstate a ban of weapons sales following the deadly mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

The White House singled out the AR-15, an assault weapon that was used by Omar Mateen in a rampage that killed 49 revelers at the Pulse nightclub. (Photo: AP)

At a press conference, President Barack Obama said the Congress should act, thus making it harder for terrorists to get their hands on weapons of war. He added without that ban more such massacres could happen in the future.