Attorney General Eric Holder and Vice President Joe Biden meet with victims' rights groups. Photo: David Lienemann/White House
Vice President Joe Biden will present proposals for new gun-control regulations to President Obama by Tuesday, he told reporters Thursday.
Biden, the author of the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, has been meeting with victims' rights groups, gun-control advocates, and law enforcement officials as part of a task force set up in response to the Sandy Hook school shooting.
The vice president said a consensus has emerged on several measures including universal background checks, restrictions on high-capacity magazines, and increased federal capabilities for effectively researching gun violence, reports CBS News.
A consensus has not yet been reached about renewing the federal assault weapons ban.
A universal background check would likely apply to gun show and private party purchases of firearms, reports the Washington Post.
On Wednesday, Biden indicated that Obama would take unilateral, executive action on gun control and make changes to laws without congressional approval, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Later today, Biden will meet with the National Rifle Association and entertainment groups. Attorney General Eric Holder is meeting with major firearm retailers including Wal-Mart.
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DriverX @ 1/13/2013 11:33:35 AM
WOW, between Dan and the Leper, I can just feel the condescending love of the liberal cool aide at work. When you can't "actually" defend your points you belittle and attack the debate opponent rather than address facts. It's nice to see you both have read the instruction manual. Regarding history and arms manufacture and black powder production... In a very simply way, yes it was home made... But you have to understand that there were not many "major manufacturers" back in those days. Those products were constructed by craftsman. A millwrights would blend the powder (sulfur, charcoal, potassium nitrate) and than offer the mixture for sale or barter. Similar craftsman would produce firearms, which when provided would come with the tools necessary to make the shot (bullets). It would be nice if you intellectuals actually learned real history. Have another solo cup of coolaide and cool off
Jim A @ 1/13/2013 2:40:21 PM
I propose PEOPLE CONTROL. Gun control obviously does not work. We do not try to convict GM or Ford for collisions - because people are at fault! We do not blame the knife for a stabbing. You cannot prosecute guns or high-capacity magazines. Courts do not do their jobs and those convicted of major crimes get out far before their time. Those bleeding heart liberals who do not want to convict criminals and throw them behind bars forever because it is cruel and unusual punishment are the first one to "convict' guns and high-capacity magazines. Any person using a gun during a crime should be prosecuted, convicted, and spend MAXIMUM time in prison (or death). The only way to gun control is through people control. Those willing to take away 2nd ammendment rights should be willing to give up their 1st ammendment rights. Liberalism is killing this country little by little. Nobody is willing to place blame where it belongs - on the shooter!
DriverX @ 1/14/2013 12:24:05 AM
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Trigger @ 1/14/2013 9:12:51 AM
Wow, what am I missing. Keep the firearms away from law abiding citizens and let the scum keeping on shooting!!
Coop417 @ 1/14/2013 10:25:52 PM
There is no point in outlawing high capacity magazines. If someone is going to go out on a shooting spree, and want more ammo. All they are going to do is buy or bring more loaded magazines. They keep bring up the elementary shooting, and keep saying stuff about the assault rifle the kid had. The thing is if you read up on the incident, he rifle he had was left in the car. All victims were shot with a handgun. American's have a right to bear arms. The Constitution if you research it regarding bearing of arms states that we are allowed to have the same power of fire arms as the government to keep the government from over powering the people.