Evaluation:
Published: 07.04.2002.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Summaries, Notes 'Gun Control in America', 1.
  • Summaries, Notes 'Gun Control in America', 2.
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III. The approach at legislation
A. Establish a Nationwide gun policy.
1. raise the overall price of weapons – so as to discourage their purchase.
2. "Registration" - require licensing for ALL gun owners, as well as mandatory safety classes for all first time gun owners. (NC7)
3. "Permissive licensing" for long guns – meaning that only designated classes can obtain one…. Excludes:
a. minors
b. convicts
c. certified lunatics
4.Back-ground check requirement for all gun purchasers.
5.Complete prohibition of cheap handguns – most popularly used for violent crimes – also known as "Saturday Night Specials". (NC8)
6. Attention to law enforcement officers
a.increase number patrolling.

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