Biden says 'no Amendment in the Constitution is absolute' and calls gun violence 'a public health crisis' and 'embarrassment' as he prepares to sign SIX executive orders cracking down on firearms

President Joe Biden described mass shootings in America as a 'public health crisis' and declared 'no amendment to the constitution is absolute' 

He unveiled a series of executive orders designed to curb gun violence 

'Gun violence in this country is an epidemic and it's an international embarrassment,' he said 

'Nothing I'm about to recommend in any way impinges on the Second Amendment. These are phony arguments,' Biden said 

More actions expected with Biden saying this is 'just a start' 

Biden was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and AG Merrick Garland 

In audience were Jill Biden, Doug Emhoff and Gabby Giffords 

Biden unveiled six actions his administration is taking: a crackdown on the proliferation of 'ghost guns,' which are built from kits 

Also will tighten requirements on pistol braces that allow for more accurate shooting; the DoJ will publish 'red flag' legislation for the states 

Invest in evidence-based community violence interventions; and DoJ will issue an annual report on gun trafficking