An odd assortment of outside groups agree, including the National RifleAssociation and the American Civil Liberties Union, which have aligned to combat the Shays-Meehan bill.
He receives top marks from the American Conservative Union, National Right to Life Committee and the National RifleAssociation (among other conservative lobby groups).
President Barack Obama has promised to push for action on gun control while the National RifleAssociation (NRA) has called for armed security in all American schools.