Obama Mocks Critics: ‘This Is Not a Plot to Take away Everybody’s Arms’

“Contrary to the claims of what some gun rights proponents suggested, this hasn't been the first step in some slippery slope to mass confiscation. Contrary the claims of some presidential candidates, apparently before this meeting -- (Laughter) this is not a plot to take away everybody’s guns -- you pass a background check, you purchase a firearm.

The problem is, some gun sellers have been operating under a different set of rules. A violent felon can buy the exact same weapon over the Internet with no background check, no questions asked."