President Barack Obama is outlining executive actions on guns and how they're purchased, calling it a necessary move to reduce gun violence and stop firearms from falling into the wrong hands.

The move is already getting criticism from gun rights advocates and Republican leadership in Congress, who call it an overreach of his presidential power.

The orders include more staff and resources for federal agents, expanded mental health care and a boost for gun safety technology.

Mike McLively, staff attorney at the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, joins the show with more.