US Senate opens first gun control debate in years
The US Senate has opened a debate on a proposal to expand criminal background checks on gun buyers.
The bipartisan move marks the most serious consideration of gun control legislation in 19 years, though many hurdles remain before final passage.
Meanwhile, gun control advocates have gathered in Washington DC to make an emotional push for new restrictions.
Ian Pannell reports.
11 Apr 2013
- From the section US & Canada