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'''Gun control''' is the denial by [[government]]s of self-defense in the form of buying, carrying or using [[firearm]]s.<ref name="Washington University Law Quarterly"><ref name="Washington University Law Quarterly">"In contrast to most other weaponry, firearms are preeminently defensive in effect." [http://ls.wustl.edu/WULQ/75-3/753-4.html Washington University Law Quarterly]</ref>

'''Gun control''' is the denial by [[government]]s of self-defense in the form of buying, owning or using [[firearm]]s.<ref name="Washington University Law Quarterly"><ref name="Washington University Law Quarterly">"In contrast to most other weaponry, firearms are preeminently defensive in effect." [http://ls.wustl.edu/WULQ/75-3/753-4.html Washington University Law Quarterly]</ref>

The introduction of gun control means restricting the purchase or ownership of guns by law-abiding citizens.  Proponents use the discredited -- but superficially appealing -- claim that fewer guns somehow 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 introduction of gun control means restricting the purchase or ownership of guns by law-abiding citizens.  Proponents use the discredited -- but superficially appealing -- claim that fewer guns somehow 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.