Excerpt
Those who favor tougher firearms laws believe only Federal controls can reduce the availability of guns. Opponents maintain that stiffer firearms restrictions would impede gun ownership and legitimate gun use, infringing upon the Second Amendment.
In This Issue
-
Foreword
Read More -
Legislative Background
Recent Action on Gun Control
Read More -
Guns in American Households
Results of a Nationwide Survey
Read More -
Violence and the Media
Influence on American Youth
Read More -
Bill Summary
Major Provisions of S. 254
Read More -
Gun Control Overview
Major Laws and Controversies
Read More -
Preventing Illegal Transactions
The National Instant Background Check System
Read More
Pro & Con
Should the House Approve Stricter Firearms Controls, Including Background Checks at Gun Shows?
