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'''Gun control''' is the partial or complete removal by [[government]]s of rights to own, carry, conceal, or use [[firearm]]s in self-defense.

'''Gun control''' is the partial or complete removal by [[government]]s of self-defense in owning, carrying or using [[firearm]]s.

The introduction of gun control means the taking of guns from law-abiding citizens under the pretense{{fact}}<!-- where's the evidence that they necessarily have ulterior motives --> of reducing the overall availability of guns for the purpose of reducing crime and/or reducing gun-related deaths.<ref>Gun control is directed at lawful, rather than unlawful, acquisition and use of guns.  Over 99% of the guns restricted by any gun control regulation are used in a lawful manner.</ref>  The effect of gun control is to increase the dependence of citizens -- voters -- on government for protection.

The introduction of gun control means the taking of guns from law-abiding citizens using the discredited -- but superficially appealing -- claim that fewer guns leads to less crime.<ref>Gun control primarily restricts the lawful acquisition and use of guns.  Over 99% of the guns restricted by most gun control regulation are used in a lawful manner.</ref>  The political effect of gun control is to increase the dependence of voters on government for protection.

== The Fallacy and Motivation for Gun Control ==

== The Fallacy and Motivation for Gun Control ==