The right to own a gun has become one of the most heated debates in the country, polarizing consumers from coast to coast. Gun sales are increasing in an already thriving sector as aficionados stock up, fearing what may come. The White House is considering 19 separate firearm control measures that could be passed by executive order. Meanwhile, it is meeting rigid opposition from firearm supports and from the Countrywide Rifle Association, which may or might not have close ties to the $12 billion-a-year firearms industry.
Firearm control measures being considered
About 40 percent of all gun sales have no background checks, according to Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. This is because they are sold through private sellers and at firearm shows. The FBI explained that there were 10,037,110 background checks done when looking at selling guns in 2011, though that was not enough.
It is possible that background check lies or gun trafficking might be punished more harshly with the actions Obama is thinking about. He also wants to have better mental health records to avoid buyers getting a gun when unstable and would like to limit the import of firearms.
Congress will not let him do away with assault weapons and high-capacity clips like he wants.
Angers a lot of people
The administration is pushing for additional gun control, and this is making a ton of firearm supporters really angry. In fact, a lot of people say they will start a civil war if weapons are taken away. On top of that, Texas Rep. Steve Stockman promises to impeach Obama if there are any executive orders used to pass the laws.
Stockman promises this because he said the move would be unconstitutional.
NRA opinion
Clearly, the Countrywide Rifle Association is totally against further regulation in the market. It believes that putting armed guards in front of all schools and looking more closely at video game violence is much more productive than trying to regulate more. It is one of the biggest and most powerful lobbies in Washington D.C., and it has also responded to the gun tragedies in the country.
The NRA claims that its reason is to shield the second amendment rights of American residents, and that it has no ties to the gun industry. However, a recent comprehensive Huffington Post piece by Peter Dreier questions that with some pretty compelling data. The article indicated that the NRA's interest has always favored the firearm sector over its rank-and-file contributing members.
Dreier said: "The NRA is ... primarily a corporate lobby group working on behalf of the gun and ammo manufacturers, similar to the trade associations that represent car manufacturers ... and other industries. All of them claim to do what's best for the consumers of their products ... but everyone knows that they primarily serve the interests of the corporations who fund and govern them."
Firearm control measures being considered
About 40 percent of all gun sales have no background checks, according to Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. This is because they are sold through private sellers and at firearm shows. The FBI explained that there were 10,037,110 background checks done when looking at selling guns in 2011, though that was not enough.
It is possible that background check lies or gun trafficking might be punished more harshly with the actions Obama is thinking about. He also wants to have better mental health records to avoid buyers getting a gun when unstable and would like to limit the import of firearms.
Congress will not let him do away with assault weapons and high-capacity clips like he wants.
Angers a lot of people
The administration is pushing for additional gun control, and this is making a ton of firearm supporters really angry. In fact, a lot of people say they will start a civil war if weapons are taken away. On top of that, Texas Rep. Steve Stockman promises to impeach Obama if there are any executive orders used to pass the laws.
Stockman promises this because he said the move would be unconstitutional.
NRA opinion
Clearly, the Countrywide Rifle Association is totally against further regulation in the market. It believes that putting armed guards in front of all schools and looking more closely at video game violence is much more productive than trying to regulate more. It is one of the biggest and most powerful lobbies in Washington D.C., and it has also responded to the gun tragedies in the country.
The NRA claims that its reason is to shield the second amendment rights of American residents, and that it has no ties to the gun industry. However, a recent comprehensive Huffington Post piece by Peter Dreier questions that with some pretty compelling data. The article indicated that the NRA's interest has always favored the firearm sector over its rank-and-file contributing members.
Dreier said: "The NRA is ... primarily a corporate lobby group working on behalf of the gun and ammo manufacturers, similar to the trade associations that represent car manufacturers ... and other industries. All of them claim to do what's best for the consumers of their products ... but everyone knows that they primarily serve the interests of the corporations who fund and govern them."
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