Gun Control: Issues & Policy. Gun control is an action of the government that is presumed to reduce crime. Congress has passed many laws on this subject and there really has not been an effect. Gun control has been a controversial issue for years, but the citizens of the United States have a right to own guns. . Banning more and more guns may reduce gun violence, but it will not exterminate guns from society and will only lead to more and bigger problems. Pages: 3 Bibliography: 2 source(s) listed Filename: 726 Gun Control Issues.doc Price: 26.85