Biden to send gun proposals to Obama by Tuesday

WASHINGTON - US Vice President Joe Biden says he will deliver recommendations on curbing gun violence to President Barack Obama by Tuesday.

Biden says a consensus is emerging on proposals such as tightening background checks for gun buyers and banning high-capacity ammunition magazines.

US Vice President Joe Biden holds a meeting on curbing gun violence at the White House in Washington Jan 10, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

Obama hopes to announce his administration's steps to address gun violence shortly after he is sworn in for a second term on January 21.

The national effort on guns comes after last month's Connecticut school shooting.

Biden is set to meet later Thursday with the National Rifle Association, the country's most powerful pro-gun organization.