WASHINGTON (AP) —
People on the U.S. government's terrorist watch list can't board airliners, but they can walk into a gun store and legally purchase pistols and military-style rifles.
After last week's Paris attacks, Democrats are renewing calls for Congress to pass legislation aimed at preventing terrorists from buying guns. Similar bills have been stymied for years thanks in large part to opposition from congressional Republicans and the National Rifle Association.
The new Democratic push is focused on legislation by California Senator Dianne Feinstein that would let the attorney general compile a list of known and suspected terrorists to be barred from buying firearms.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has not yet said whether the Republicans will allow a vote on Feinstein's bill. The NRA is opposed to the measure.
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Democrats push to prevent gun sales to those on terror list
- Friday, 20 November 2015 21:15
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