ricky berzon's killer by two handguns without a background check.n't use those on a shooting spree and killed ricky berzon on the streets of skokie in front of his children. the amendment, which is before us today would make that more difficult if not impossible. under the train to amendment, a background check would be required to sell guns advertised in a newspaper. that would've shut down the opportunity for the killer to get this murderous weapon. that's one of the issues before us and it's important. joe mentioned as a conservative democrat. no question about it. no debate on that issue. pat toomey is one of the most conservative republicans in the commonwealth of pennsylvania. the two of them came together and said let's write something respectful of the rights of gun owners, but closes the gaps in the law when it comes to background checks. i think they've done a good job. let me add quickly, they present things in the amendment i don't like at all. let me be specific. the amendment repealed the law prevents gun dealers from selling handguns