Democrats tackle gun control in first major tussle of NBC debate

Bernie Sanders was put in the hot seat during the Democratic debate in Charleston, South Carolina, Sunday when he was asked to address his flip-flopping stances on gun control. Sanders rallied to defend himself, stressing his poor letter grade with the NRA and, when pressed, saying he was "re-looking" at gun control. "I will support stronger provisions," Sanders said.

Clinton sprung at the chink in Sanders' armor, however, responding by invoking Charleston's shooting then twisting to turn it on her opponent. "[Sanders] has voted with the NRA — with the gun lobby — numerous times," Clinton said.

But when Martin O'Malley was invited to jump in, he didn't pick sides. "They have both been inconsistent on this issue," O'Malley said.

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