Hundreds shot and dozens killed by guns in the U.S. every day

It is disappointing to hear that Republicans and the National Rifle Association are continuing to block legislation on common sense background checks for gun purchases, despite evidence that (1) they work, and (2) they are supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans.

It's amazing that so many people are being injured and killed by guns and that even a simple solution like a background check cannot be agreed on.

Here are some basic facts about gun violence from the Brady Campaign...