Obama seeks overhaul of U.S. gun laws

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/obama-seeks-overhaul-of-us-gun-laws-2013-01-16?link=MW_latest_news

Gun control advocates said that 40% of gun sales take place without background checks

Obama is also continuing to back a ban on assault weapons but analysts said he would not make this a high priority because of congressional opposition.

Obama also announced more than a dozen executive actions to reduce gun violence, including ordering federal agencies to do research on gun use and also bolster mental-health training.

Opposition to the proposals from the National Rifle Association is expected to be intense. The gun lobby released an online video noting that Obama’s daughters are protected by armed guards.