Sentences with phrase «say universal background checks»

Because so many guns are purchased privately by individuals and brought into Chicago from places with more lax gun laws like Indiana, experts say universal background checks could actually make a difference in reducing gun violence in cities.

A February poll by Quinnipiac University found 66 percent supported stricter gun laws across all demographics, with 97 percent of respondents saying universal background checks should be mandatory.

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A working group led by Vice President Joe Biden is seriously considering measures that would require universal background checks for gun buyers and track the movement and sale of weapons through a national database, the newspaper said.

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.

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...

«It is hard for me to believe that we need a piece of legislation on compromise when 92 % of the American public supports universal background checks,» Crebbin said.

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.

Rep. John Katko, a longtime gun rights supporter, said he will consider supporting changes in federal gun laws that would raise the minimum age to buy a firearm and require universal background checks for all gun sales.

Congress needs to put universal background checks in the foreground and pass a sweeping gun control plan that includes them and gives judges the power to temporarily disarm potentially dangerous individuals, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.

«They have obstructed universal background checks and are trying to force a «concealed carry» bill into law that is reckless and immoral,» said Cuomo said in a statement released by the state Democratic Committee.

«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.

(CNN)- President Barack Obama angrily chided lawmakers reluctant to back gun control legislation on Monday, saying the overwhelming support for measures like universal background checks among the American people should force action in Congress.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. John Katko, a longtime gun rights supporter, said Friday he will consider supporting changes in federal gun laws that would raise the minimum age to buy a firearm and require universal background checks for all gun sales.

Among other goals, the president said he aims to require a «universal background check» for everyone buying a gun (about 40 % of gun sales are not covered now), a prohibition on the sale of «military - style assault weapons,» a ban on high - capacity ammunition magazines that can hold more than 10 bullets, and a push for better mental health care.

At the Town Hall, Rubio said he supports universal background checks, raising the minimum age to purchase guns to 21 and banning bump stocks that allow rifles to fire more rapidly.

The students, he said, are demanding an assault weapons ban, prohibition of sales of high - capacity magazines and universal background checks.