Sentences with phrase «as universal background checks»

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Instead, the analysts argue that simple laws such as universal background - check requirements, mandatory safe - storage laws, and a repeal of the state's horrendous Stand Your Ground «shoot - first» law could help reduce gun deaths.

It also called for private sale and gun show loopholes to be closed and universal background checks to be enacted, as well as a universal database of those banned from buying guns.

The students marching didn't expect a perfect world either, but they spoke about what they described as commonsense gun reform — universal background checks, assault weapons bans, waiting periods.

Cuomo trained his crosshairs on seven New York Republican House members over the gun issue as Trump rolled out a school - safety plan long on NRA ideas like arming teachers and short on Democratic - backed proposals like universal background checks.

For example, it is already portrayed as «universal background checks» for all gun sales.

Reporting by a various agencies on Thursday, indicates Biden is looking at a mixture of «universal» background checks, additional research on the causes of gun violence and a similar ban on high capacity magazines as proposed for New York.

Until we such time as we have universal background checks, which is background checks at gun sales, background checks for secondary and tertiary (person - to person sales without a dealer), the background check system falls far short of its intended goal.»

Schumer promised at the Brady Campaign's gala last November that he would introduce expanded universal background checks legislation in early 2016, as well as press for a floor vote in the Republican - controlled chamber.

«Her background in law enforcement and as an advocate for victims means her voice will carry weight in Washington as she advocates for universal background checks on all gun sales to prevent violent criminals, domestic abusers and the seriously mentally ill from buying guns, «Gunn Barrett said.

Rice spoke of her support for universal background checks, an initiative that she's worked on as vice chairwoman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.

Student leaders hope to raise gun control as a key issue during the November midterm elections, to build support for candidates who advocate universal background checks and complete bans the sale of assault - style weapons.