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