gun control

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But counterintuitively, there were some conservative Republicans like California Gov. Ronald Reagan who also opted for gun control.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

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 • Dec. 17, 2025

Kirk, who had millions of followers online, would often tour college campuses across the country to debate issues like gender, race, gun control and immigration.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

During a clip in which he is talking about gun control in the US, he appears to say he carried weapons in war himself, according to the transcription from the campaign.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

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