'I'll worry about impeachment some other day': Gun control advocates unfazed by impeachment fever

Pro-gun control activists and politicians remained undeterred in pushing for stricter gun laws in the aftermath of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's endorsement of an impeachment inquiry against President Trump.

The House Judiciary Committee convened the "Protecting America from Assault Weapons" hearing on Wednesday, and those who spoke to the Washington Examiner said while there's always a possibility for firearm bills to die in Congress, they're not too concerned about the impeachment inquiry firestorm sucking the political oxygen away from their proposals.

"I think we can walk and chew gum. Our job is to do a lot of things and do them well, so no, I'm not concerned about that," Rep. Eric Swalwell said, pointing to the large number of advocates that attended the hearing. The California Democrat ran his failed presidential campaign primarily on gun control.

Gun control advocates consistently lament the cycle of their proposals and bills gaining massive traction after mass shootings, only for the enthusiasm to end as time goes on and other issues are raised. Because of the attacks in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, they say they will ensure not even impeachment can stop their momentum.