In a new poll , 91 % of Americans say they support universal background checks . John Donohue : Besides criminals and the insane , gun manufacturers oppose them . He says the manufacturers call the shots at the NRA , and they care about profits . Donohue : Some groups try to scare us by talking about ` ` logistical nightmare '' of checks .
In a new poll , 91 % of Americans say they support universal background checks . John Donohue : Besides criminals and the insane , gun manufacturers oppose them . He says the manufacturers call the shots at the NRA , and they care about profits . Donohue : Gun groups try to scare people by talking about `` logistical nightmare '' of checks .