Sentences with phrase «expanded universal background checks»

Its CEO went even further by calling for a government ban on assault - style weapons, high - capacity magazines and bump stocks, increasing the minimum age for gun purchases, requiring expanded universal background checks, and closing the gun show loophole.

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.

Under heavy pressure from an influential gun - control group, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said he would introduce legislation expanding universal background checks — following through on a months - long pledge to bring forward the bill.

Those include eliminating bump stocks, limiting high - capacity magazines and armor - piercing ammunition and expanding universal background checks.

Not exact matches

Washington (CNN)- The leading bipartisan negotiations in the Senate for new gun control legislation would favor expanding background checks but would fall short of the universal approach backed by President Barack Obama and many Democrats, CNN has learned.

Examples: a no - exceptions ban on military - style weapons and high - capacity magazines; universal, expanded background checks; limits on monthly purchases; technology that allows only owners to fire guns.