A House Democrat this week proposed legislation aimed at ensuring private gun sellers examine the background of their buyers, by exposing them to more liability if they don’t.

Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., introduced his bill Wednesday to change current federal law, which he says makes it too easy for gun owners to sell guns that can make their way to criminals.

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