"Research has shown that women in abusive relationships are eight times more likely to be killed if their abuser has access to a gun.
Under federal law, individuals who have been convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence offense or who are subject to a permanent domestic violence restraining order can’t legally buy or possess firearms. But many guns are purchased without a background check, making thorough enforcement of current laws all but impossible.
In addition, federal gun prohibitions only apply to situations where the perpetrator is married to the victim, or cohabited with or has a child with him. Dating partners and convicted stalkers are not included, and those loopholes allow many domestic abusers to dodge the background check system."
Huffington Post