A Brief Note on the Gun Control Act of 1968
Words: 555 1565The Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) marks a significant milestone in the regulation of firearms in the United States. Passed in the wake of the assassinations of prominent figures such as President John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, this legislation was enacted to address growing concerns about gun violence and the ease with which firearms could be obtained. The Act aimed to curb the flow of guns into the hands of those considered […]