Letter: Bill pushing universal background checks for gun purchases makes sense

In the next legislative session, state Rep. Brian King will introduce a bill requiring each individual purchasing a firearm to submit to a universal background check. Universal background checks are already required under federal law for all guns purchased through licensed firearm dealers.Rep. King’s bill extends universal background checks to private individuals and purchasers at gun shows. The bill does not apply to the transfer of firearms between family members. Twelve other states req