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The term is nothing new; it's been used for over a century to describe moderate republicans supporting policies like gun control or tax increases.
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Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
The county’s efforts related to gun violence and gun control were born, at least partially, from the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day mass shooting, when a gunman killed seven and injured dozens more after opening fire with a semi-automatic rifle on a crowd celebrating the holiday.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
School shootings are rare in Canada, which has strict gun control laws.
—Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The law has survived multiple reviews and reconsiderations of gun rights and gun control legislation.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
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Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026
The county’s efforts related to gun violence and gun control were born, at least partially, from the 2022 Highland Park Independence Day mass shooting, when a gunman killed seven and injured dozens more after opening fire with a semi-automatic rifle on a crowd celebrating the holiday.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
School shootings are rare in Canada, which has strict gun control laws.
—Jim Morris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The law has survived multiple reviews and reconsiderations of gun rights and gun control legislation.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Gun control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gun%20control. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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