President Joe Biden's Executive Gun Control Measure on Universal Background Checks

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
President Joe Biden boasted about the ATF's expanded background check rule, moving gun sales towards universal background checks, using executive action after Congress consistently refused to pass such gun control measures. The rule is aimed at keeping guns out of the hands of criminals and domestic abusers.

Key Points

  • ATF's expanded background check rule aims to implement Congress's mandate to keep guns away from criminals
  • President Biden is using executive action to enforce universal background checks
  • Gun control groups like Giffords have praised the rule

Pros

  • Keeps guns out of the hands of criminals and domestic abusers
  • Aims to reduce gun violence

Cons

  • Controversial move as Congress has historically refused to pass universal background check legislation