gun control

government regulation of the sale and ownership of firearms.

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An obscure law and a new generation of smart guns may soon force the hand of gun-control opponents.
Here Come the Smart Guns: Will New Jersey Soon Have to Sell Safer Guns?|Brandy Zadrozny|September 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The way forward is nowhere as simple as gun-control advocates often make their agenda seem.
What’s Next, Police With Tanks?|James Poulos|June 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Both lawmakers were defeated, despite a major infusion of resources from Bloomberg and other gun-control supporters.
Why Is Colorado’s Governor Now Bashing His Own Gun-Control Laws?|David Freedlander|June 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Obviously, it was only a matter of time before the breaking news subsided and the gun-control debate reignited.
The Ugliest, Creepiest Responses to the Fort Hood Shooting|Caitlin Dickson|April 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Calls to slaughter Muslims followed by finger-pointing at Obama and gun-control activists.
The Ugliest, Creepiest Responses to the Fort Hood Shooting|Caitlin Dickson|April 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"We will now go below again and look at the gun-control room," said the boatswain's mate, as he trotted off once more.
The Dreadnought Boys on Battle Practice|John Henry Goldfrap
I say luckily, because the gun-control for the whole ship was suspended while Y—— waited for that infernal helmet.
Stories of the Ships|Lewis R. Freeman