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How did the US get so many guns?

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Gun Control and Advocacy in 1968 America

This chapter explores the historical implications of the 1968 Gun Control Act, triggered by national tragedies, emphasizing the roots of gun culture in the U.S. It also highlights the grassroots movements of the 1970s that sought to reshape gun control narratives, alongside the National Rifle Association's transformation into a key defender of gun rights.

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