Laws governing firearm ownership, licensing, sales, and use. Ranges from near-total bans to broad constitutional protections. Especially prominent in U.S. politics.
How should governments regulate civilian firearm ownership?
Stricter licensing, background checks, assault weapons bans, and buyback programs
Defend constitutional right to bear arms; oppose new restrictions; focus on enforcement of existing laws
Most developed nations have strict controls; U.S. remains an outlier; mass shootings driving cyclical debate