Interesting. I think the opposite is true. He's hoping the crime was committed by a licensed gun owner with a legally obtained firearm. That way he can justify his reasoning as to why nobody should be able to possess a handgun, legally or illegally. Take them away from everyone.I think the opposite is true.
He wants it to be an illegal handgun, that way he can push for even greater gun-control
Truth is, if this guy was hell-bent on shooting people, he would've found the means to. Although it may have been a little easier if he had a PAL.