Washington, December 16 (RHC)-- The United States is set to have the first ever gun sales television channel which will allow Americans to purchase latest firearms from the comfort of their couches.

GunTV, a 24/7 shopping network, is slated to be launched in January by an organization called the Social Responsibility Network, which claims there is a need for "education, information and safety regarding firearms commerce in America."

The organization stated that the channel will responsibly provide "extraordinary access to purchasing the most diverse representation of firearms in the world," for 34 million subscribers of the satellite TV.

Instead of delivering guns directly to consumers, however, they will be sent to a local firearms dealer, GunTV officials added. Buyers will reportedly be required to fill out forms and go through necessary background checks at licensed dealers before being given their desired firearms.

One of the dealers contracted by the channel is Sports South, which is one of the oldest and largest gun sellers in the United States.

GunTV co-founder Valerie Castle said the channel would meet existing demand while offering more education and information. She was unsure if the network will help curb the widespread issue of gun violence.