How long has gun control been around?

Answer 1

As long as guns have been around. The first major gun control law was the 1934 National Firearms Act which prohibited certain weapons. It was a response to the Valentine's Day Massacre, planned by Al Capone using machine guns. Gun control became a major issue after John Kennedy's assassination, resulting in the Gun Control Act of 1968 being passed to prevent criminals and people with mental illness from buying weapons.

Answer 2

Gun control legislation in the United States began in the 1930s, but the debate has gone on primarily since the late 1960s. Please see the Related Link for a timeline.

Answer 3

As long as guns have been around.