Mike Levin: “last week the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence United, with the Million Mom March, released a report entitled…”

“last week the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence United, with the Million Mom March, released a report entitled ``Disarming Domestic Violence Abusers.'' This report provides a guide for closing loopholes in State gun laws that allow domestic violence abusers to purchase or possess firearms and offers Congress some insight into how to help our States effectively enforce gun safety laws. Under current Federal law, domestic violence abusers subject to restraining orders or convicted of domestic violence are prohibited from owning guns. Despite the law, some domestic violence offenders continue to gain access to firearms. The Brady report proposes a number of ways to keep guns out of the hands of domestic violence offenders. Among the suggestions are ensuring that restraining orders clearly state that the possession of a firearm is prohibited and that restraining orders be entered into state and national databases used to conduct background checks on gun sales. Further, the report recommends that law enforcement remove firearms from the scene of domestic violence incidents. Finally, stopping domestic abusers from buying additional guns requires background checks on the sale of all firearm transfers, including those that take place at gun shows. The deadly combination of domestic violence and guns put many women and families at great risk.”