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gun control

[guhn kuhn-trohl] / ˈgʌn kənˌtroʊl /


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Murphy, who has represented Connecticut in the Senate since 2013, has emerged as a prominent Democratic voice on gun control and immigration.

From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026

The same concerns about gun control that perplexed Renaissance rulers remain unresolved in the United States today.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Although South Korea has strict gun control laws and private ownership is rare, with firearms typically stored at police stations, authorities will temporarily bar civilians from retrieving them.

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026

Libertarianism’s role in gun control and the courts was the subject of his works, and Doherty had no shortage of admirers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026

It may be more comforting to believe what the newspapers say, that the drop in crime was due to brilliant policing and clever gun control and a surging economy.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt


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