After historic gun bill votes, Newtown-based leaders reiterate focus on safety

NEWTOWN - Advocates on both sides of the Second Amendment battle greeted news about Congress' first action on gun legislation in 25 years with vows to fight harder to keep firearms away from children, criminals and the mentally unfit. The passage this week of two background check bills in the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives prompted calls for more vigilance by two Newtown-based gun violence prevention groups and the Newtown-based trade association for the firearms industry.