gun control
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gun control
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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But counterintuitively, there were some conservative Republicans like California Gov. Ronald Reagan who also opted for gun control.
From Salon
That shooting had prompted the then government to introduce some of the world's strictest gun controls.
From BBC
In the wake of Australia's deadliest mass shooting in almost three decades, the government has announced plans to tighten gun controls, while the New South Wales premier is pushing to crack down on hate speech.
From BBC
The day after the shooting, national cabinet - which includes representatives from the federal government and leaders from all states and territories - agreed to tighten gun controls.
From BBC
Since the shooting, Albanese is leading a state-federal push for stricter gun control, after the older assailant was found to have six licensed guns.
From Barron's
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