US President Barack Obama has said he supports legislation to reinstate an assault-weapons ban. He also says he is prepared to back any law to close a loophole in gun-show sales.
The announcement is the first time since the Newtown massacre that the president has offered any specific details on how he plans to address gun violence. White House Spokesman Jay Carney said it is clear the nation hasn’t done enough to address gun violence and Obama plans to move on the issue in the coming weeks.