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The first gun control law passed
The first gun control law was passed in the second amendment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_politics_in_the_United_States -
Gun Dealers Needing To Get Liscended
This made sure that gun's weren't being sold to individuals under indictment or convicted of crimes of violence.
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The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy got killed, and you got killed because he got shot. So, President Lyndon B. Johnson renews the fight for gun control. Then, he starts the Gun Control Act of 1968.
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Federal Government Abusing Powers
The Federal Government has been abusing it's powers to enforce gun laws. Congress passed the Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986.
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The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act mandates background checks of gun buyers, to prevent gun's going to people under the 1968 legislation. The background checks are maintained by the FBI.
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The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act produces a 10 year federal ban on the creating of new semi- automatic assault weapons. This includes the guns AK-47 the TEC-9 the MAC-10 and Uzi, several of which these guns have become preferred weapons for violent drug gangs.
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A Victory for the National Rifle Association
In victory for the National Rifle Association, Congress passed the Tiahrt Amendment. This amendment prohibited law enforcements from publicly releasing data showing where where criminals bought there guns.
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The Law is not Renewed
The 10-year run of the assault weapons ban runs its course. The law isn't renewed by congress, and repeated efforts to renew the ban fails.
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Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
The Protect of lawful Commerce in Arms Act grants gun manufactures immunity from civil lawsuits filed over crimes committed with firearms.
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The Supreme Court in the District of Columbia
The Supreme Court in the District of Columbia holds that Americans have an individual right under the Second Amendment to poses fire arms. They want people to have self-defense, for example, in their homes. This ruling strikes down local law banning handguns in the district.
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