Universal background checks on gun buyers favored by 12 % of Republican . John Avlon says the threatened Americans filibuster would thwart democracy . He says the arguments against background checks are bogus . Avlon : Those included a reinstatement of the assault weapons ban , which is only supported by a narrow majority of the American people , and a limit on high-capacity magazines . Real fear of NRA senators is primary challenge funded by GOP .
Universal background checks on gun buyers favored by 12 % of Republican . John Avlon says the threatened Americans filibuster would thwart democracy . He says the arguments against background checks are bogus . Avlon : Real fear of NRA senators is primary challenge funded by GOP .