Even with the President's support of stricter background checks and a ban on bump stocks, the Congresswoman says there are so many other laws on the books that prevent comprehensive gun reform. For the full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/rep-carolyn-maloney-d-ny-on-the-future-of-gun-reform).
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