Gun Control, term that refers to the attempt to reduce violence caused by use of firearms by regulating their ownership and use. Gun control efforts generally focus on passing legislation—by local, state, or national government—to restrict legal ownership of certain firearms. Most countries have some restrictions on firearms. This article discusses gun control in the United States. Proponents of strict gun control laws argue that reducing the number of crimes committed with guns …showed first 75 words of 841 total…

…showed last 75 words of 841 total…Ronald Reagan. The so-called “Brady Law,” which went into effect in 1994, provides a five-day waiting period to allow local law enforcement officials to make sure the purchaser is qualified to own a handgun. The law also established a $200 federal firearm license fee and a $90 annual license renewal fee. People who oppose such licensing and waiting periods argue that legitimate gun owners must pay the cost of the procedures and bear the inconvenience of waiting periods.