But the mounting deaths and associated trauma from mass shootings should motivate us to take action to make needed reforms to our gun laws, focus law enforcement resources on combating illegal gun possession and invest in prevention initiatives proven to reduce gun violence.
In an instant, these GOP wizards have taken the onus off Senate Democrats and made Republicans the media's gun-control focus.
In short, gun manufacturers need a broader focus, more nonlethal products, and new messages that demonstrate leadership and responsibility in the gun debate.
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Obama has made the gun legislation a major focus of his second term, holding events across the country to push for congressional action and public pressure.
Obama has made gun measures a major focus of his second-term agenda, holding events across the country to push for Congress to vote on the package.
Obama has made gun measures a major focus of his second term agenda, holding events across the country to push for Congress to vote on the package.
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His speech also comes as Obama and some lawmakers focus on passing gun control measures.
In addition, there is substantial research showing that law enforcement strategies that focus on deterring illegal gun possession reduce violent crime.
The Senate was continuing debate Tuesday on a wide-ranging gun control bill, with the focus on a background check compromise struck last week between Sens.
Not surprisingly, both Santorum and Romney also offered NRA members strong support for the rights of gun owners, now under extra focus as the Trayvon Martin shooting resonates through the country.
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Next week, the president will pivot from the budget issues that have dominated his public appearances for weeks, and instead use his White House microphone to focus on other issues such a gun control and immigration.
The 11 questions from the voters present ranged from gun control to Libya to immigration, but the main focus was on the economy.
Gun-control advocates have helped highlight these flaws, but some also worry that focus on the system's holes will be used as an excuse to block legislation requiring universal use of the background check system.
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By choosing to focus on a big picture vision of his administration, Romney was able to avoid a deep dive into gun issues, which have provided for some awkward moments during his political career.
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