Gun control groups to rally in all 50 states to pressure GOP

Gun control groups will hold rallies in all 50 states this weekend to urge the Senate to pass universal background checks

, as well as a "red flag" measure aimed at potentially dangerous gun owners.

But there is significant opposition to such legislation among Senate Republicans. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has called for a discussion on gun bills after the August recess, although he has not signaled support for any specific package at this point. McConnell is up for reelection in 2020.

With Trump openly discussing his support for background checks legislation — and the powerful National Rifle Association dogged by internal scandals — advocates believe it may be possible to win over Republican votes to move a bill through the Senate. The House has already passed sweeping legislation to expand background checks.true

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