Obama has been warned by authorities that if he tries to take guns away from Americans, he will spark a revolution in America.
Nevertheless, Obama is to bypass Congress this week with unilateral action.
He says he has received so many letters from parents asking him to pass new gun control laws.
LINK:He said he was using his executive powers as president because the US Congress has failed to address the problem.
Analysts say there will be a backlash from gun activists and Republicans
However he is likely to face stiff opposition to his plans, our correspondent says.
The National Rifle Association has already launched a video series attacking gun control activists.
And in Texas, a new “open carry law” will allow Texans with a permit to wear handguns on their hips in holsters – openly displaying the fact they are armed
Last month a Texas police chief warned the president that trying to disarm Americans could spark a revolution.
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