Sentences with phrase «f.b.i. background checks for gun purchases»

Protesters are demanding protection from gun violence, including a ban on assault weapons such as the rifle used in Parkland, a prohibition on high - capacity magazines that let killers shoot long bursts without reloading, and more effective background checks for gun purchases.

If Trump does decide to take a risk and lead the charge on an issue that would require tough votes by conservative lawmakers — perhaps on strengthening background checks for gun purchases — it would be a departure for his presidency

F.B.I. background checks for gun purchases fell 8 percent last year.

After staying largely mum in the last few days about the massacre and the escalating debate about weapons, Mr. Trump said Monday that he was supportive of a bipartisan effort to strengthen federal background checks for gun purchases.

In a sign that this pressure may be weighing on President Trump, the White House announced Monday that he is «supportive» of efforts in Congress to improve background checks for gun purchases.

A CNN / ORC International Poll released Wednesday found that 86 % of people support «tougher new background checks for gun purchases.»

Trump asked Sen. Pat Toomey, a Pennsylvania Republican who's worked on a bill to strengthen background checks for gun purchases, whether he left out a proposal to raise the gun purchasing age to 21 out of his measure because senators are «afraid of the NRA.»

Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a statement this weekend criticized a budget proposal from President Donald Trump that would cut funding for background checks for gun purchases.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a statement on Sunday called for expanding background checks for gun purchases — embracing a specific gun control measure in the wake of a high school shooting in Florida that killed 17 people last month.

«The Allentown Morning Call said it well when it wrote, «Pat Toomey puts principles over party - line obedience» — whether it's on background checks for gun purchases, job creation, or keeping predators out of schools, Pat is proud of his work across party lines to make our communities safer and our economy stronger,» Kelly said.

The Alliance is calling on Congress to promote gun reform by passing legislation requiring universal background checks for all gun purchases.

She is pushing for common - sense legislation such as background checks for all gun purchases.

Proponents of expanding background checks for gun purchases formally kicked off a campaign in Maine — one of two key national races this year pitting a group co-founded by billionaire former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg as a response to mass shootings in 2014 against the group it was meant to target — the NRA.

Hot Senate Race No. 5: In Missouri, Democrat Jason Kander had the single best ad of 2016, which defended background checks for gun purchases while showing the former Army National Guard captain assembling a rifle blindfolded.

During a CNN town hall the night before, Rubio signaled support for raising the age to buy a rifle or shotgun to 21 and for tighter background checks for gun purchases.

And in Vermont, Republican Gov. Phil Scott banned bump stocks; limited the size of magazines; expanded background checks for gun purchases; and the raised the minimum age to purchase firearms to 21.

McMurray — who has repeatedly said he supports the Second Amendment right to bear arms as well gun control measures such as stronger background checks for gun purchases — vowed to wage an aggressive campaign against Collins.

More is needed, including requiring background checks for all gun purchases, such as at gun shows, said US Rep. Ted Deutch, a Democrat who represents the congressional district that includes Parkland.

Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania said Wednesday that he'll probably reintroduce bipartisan legislation that would require background checks for all gun purchases online and at gun shows.

Specifically organizers demanded things like stricter background checks for gun purchases, a ban on semiautomatic weapons like the AR - 15 rifle, bulletproof doors and windows in schools, limiting the maximum capacity of magazines and support for those with mental illness.

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He also laid out four other measures for Congress to consider: preventing people on the no - fly list from purchasing firearms, subjecting every gun buyer to a full background check, banning high - capacity magazines, and increasing the minimum age requirement to buy a rifle to 21.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation strips its background checks data of applications for conceal - carry permits, typically made by people who already own guns, to give a better reflection of actual purchases.

NICS doesn't reflect the exact number of firearms sold in the U.S. — it doesn't account for people purchasing multiple guns at one time, gun sales that don't involve a federally licensed dealer, or buyers who don't pass background checks.

At one point during the documentary, Couric asks representatives of the Virginia Citizens Defense League a question: «If there are no background checks for gun purchasers, how do you prevent felons or terrorists from purchasing a gun?»

We need to digitize gun - sales records, mandate universal background checks, close gun - show loopholes and straw - man purchases, ban high - capacity magazines, and push for a comprehensive assault weapons ban with an extensive buyback system.

The company is also pressing the government to enact gun - reform measures, including a ban on assault - style weapons, high - capacity magazines and bump stocks; raising the minimum age to 21 for gun purchasing; universal background checks that include scrutiny of mental - health information and previous run - ins with the law; and an end to the background - check loophole for gun show and private sales.

Requests for a background check do not disclose how many guns are being purchased in that transaction.

The cornerstone of the president's plan is a background check requirement for guns purchased from dealers even if they're bought online or at gun shows.

The bump stock ban is among several proposals Trump has made to tighten gun controls after the Florida shooting, such as improving reporting to the background check system and raising the legal age for purchasing assault - style weapons from 18 to 21.

He also declared his support for background checks on all gun purchases, a ban on bump - stocks, and a ban on firearm purchases by those who have been declared mentally ill.

In just one month since the Parkland shooting, the gun control movement has made some small gains: The Florida state legislature passed new firearm regulations, and the federal spending bill signed by President Trump on Friday contains modest steps toward tightening the nation's gun laws, including the Fix NICS Act, which strengthens the background - check system for gun purchases.

Elizabeth Love, a 17 - year - old advocate and march organizer in Salt Lake City, said mentioned parts of their platform, which includes universal background checks and a waiting period for gun purchases.

Measures to implement background checks on those purchasing guns have been widely criticized for loopholes that have allowed many gun dealers to avoid administering them.

Legislators in Connecticut have passed what some are saying are the nation's toughest new gun laws — banning high - capacity magazines, creating a weapon offender registry, requiring universal background checks for firearm purchases and adding more types of guns under an existing assault weapons ban.

Legislators in Connecticut have passed what some are saying are the nation's toughest new gun laws — banning high - capacity magazines, creating a weapon offender registry, requiring universal background checks for firearm purchases...

Schumer also appeared to reject the idea of raising the minimum age for gun purchases to 21, noting that without universal background checks, there would be ways around any age restrictions.

But the Democratic - controlled Senate voted against legislation pushed by the president that would have expanded background checks for firearm purchases to gun shows and online sales.

The new Organizing For Action, the successor organization to Obama's 2012 grassroots army, turns its fire on Republican Congressmembers over gun - purchase background checks, as first reported by USA Today.

Lawmakers have since February debated gun control legislation that include measures geared toward strengthening background checks, banning bump stocks and making it harder for the dangerously mentally ill to purchase a firearm.

Specifically, Team 26 is advocating for stronger background checks, making gun trafficking a federal crime, and the closing of loopholes that allow dangerous individuals to purchase guns.

A polarized US Senate voted against expanding background checks for more gun purchases, rejecting the proposal a day after the latest mass shooting left 14 people dead in California.

The FBI was flooded on Black Friday with more than 200,000 background check requests for gun purchases, setting a new single day record, the bureau reported.

The law, known as the SAFE Act, expanded the state's ban on purchasing new assault weapons, established more comprehensive background checks for gun and ammunition purchases, and toughened laws against illegal gun possession.

On gun limits and school safety, the poll showed voters by a 90 percent to 9 percent margin support measures to extend the waiting period for the purchase of firearms up to 10 days, from the current period of up to three days, to allow for more extensive background checks.

The state's top lawyer also touted his multi-billion-dollar relief packages he had wrung from Bank of America and JP Morgan, his prosecution of under - paying employers and his effort to mandate background checks for purchases at gun shows.

Schneiderman touted his record, which he says includes getting back pay owed to fast food workers, cracking down on opioid and heroin abuse, and convincing gun show operators to voluntarily close legal loopholes and require background checks for purchases.

Mentally Disabled Veterans and Guns — Vote Passed (240 - 175, 14 Not Voting) The bill would clarify the conditions under which individuals who receive federal benefits from the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) may be declared mentally incompetent for purposes of being added to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and thereby prevented from purchasing guns or ammunition — requiring that an affirmative declaration be made by a judge that the person is dangerGuns — Vote Passed (240 - 175, 14 Not Voting) The bill would clarify the conditions under which individuals who receive federal benefits from the Veterans Affairs Department (VA) may be declared mentally incompetent for purposes of being added to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) and thereby prevented from purchasing guns or ammunition — requiring that an affirmative declaration be made by a judge that the person is dangerguns or ammunition — requiring that an affirmative declaration be made by a judge that the person is dangerous.

The Senate GOP bills would not limit the purchase or sale of any guns or impose new requirements for background checks.

A bill providing for universal background checks on gun purchases, that was introduced following the Newtown School Shooting, failed to pass the Senate last year.

With mass shootings dominating the news at regular intervals, Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have pursued legislation to expand background checks, prevent those on the terrorism watch list from buying guns, and impose stiff penalties for gun straw purchasing and trafficking.