A new proposal to tighten Minnesota's gun laws is being opposed by critics who say it doesn't go far enough in addressing the problems with guns getting into the wrong hands.
                
The legislation, introduced Wednesday with bipartisan support, is backed by the National Rifle Association, but DFL Representative Michael Paymer says it falls short in many ways, including the lack of universal background checks.

Republican State Representative Tony Cornish is one of the most vocal critics of universal background checks and he takes issue with two recent polls, each showing support  at around 75%.

Estimates vary widely on how many guns are purchased in the U-S at flea markets, swap meets, and gun shows without background checks.