Guns and dollars

Gun stores are busy since the school massacre in Newtown, Conn., revived concern about gun laws. Shops like Blue Ridge Arsenal in Virginia are sold out of some models, but are a gathering place for training and target shooting.

A month after the school massacre in Connecticut, the daily deal site pulled all offers related to guns, including firing ranges and firearms training.

For one gun shop owner, the president's announcement of a gun control package has boosted sales.

Mayors Against Illegal Guns has 800 members. They want gun laws that restrict the flow of illegal guns to criminals.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms hasn't had a permanent director in six years. President Obama called for confirmation of his nominee as part of his gun-safety proposals.

The president called for bans on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, but also said the U.S. needs more background checks and more research on the causes of gun violence.

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut joins us to talk about his new proposal to curb gun violence -- background checks for the sale of bullets.

Can a divestment strategy have an impact on public policy?

Vice President Joe Biden included Walmart in his invites to an industry meeting on gun safety. Why? Walmart is one of the biggest seller of guns in the U.S. Just like it's the biggest seller of men's underwear, dog food and many other things.