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The US is at a crossroads with Obama pledging to take action on guns. But is America ready? Channel 4 News investigates.

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article 18 April 2013 World, United States
obama with gun victims (reuters)
by Felicity Spector Obama fury as Senate votes down gun controls - video

This is a shameful day for Washington, President Obama declared - as his efforts to push through stricter gun control laws hit a brick wall in Congress.

article 16 April 2013 World, United States
US flag and gun (getty)
by Felicity Spector US gun controls: how even a compromise could fail

The US Senate holds its first debate on major gun control legislation for almost 20 years. But the parties are split: now, even a compromise deal on stricter background checks could fail.

article 11 April 2013 World, United States
The US Senate votes for a debate on reforming gun laws following Sandy Hook.
Jonathan Miller by Jonathan Miller Is the US ready for stricter gun control?

The US Senate votes for a debate on reforming gun laws following Sandy Hook. The vote means plans for background checks will now be considered by Congress in the coming weeks. Jonathan Miller reports.

video 15 February 2013 World, United States

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Guns in America: is the US at a turning point? Video debate

In a week which began with a promise from President Obama to help drive through tough new gun controls and which ended with a fatal shooting in South Africa Channel 4 News hosts a debate on the issue.

post 13 February 2013
News Read more on Matt's blog: Matt Frei on America Guns in America - Google Hangout with Matt Frei

The US is at a crossroads with President Barack Obama pledging to take action on guns. But is America ready?

article 13 February 2013 World, United States
Barack Obama wants change on guns - but is America ready? Live debate (Getty)
Guns in America: the debate

Missed our debate on Guns in America? Find out if it was a Hangout or a shootout - watch it here.

video 13 February 2013 World, United States

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US guns: 'second amendment is a warning'

Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America says the second amendment - protecting the right of Americans to bear arms and form a militia - is a warning to Barack Obama as he tries to act on gun control.

article 13 February 2013 World, United States
Obama greeting members of Congress (Getty)
by Felicity Spector For the many, not the few: Obama's bold liberal vision

Assertive, confident and in no mood for compromise. After years of frustration at a bitterly divided Congress, Obama laid out his priorities for the next four years: a wish list, or a realistic plan?

article 13 February 2013 World, United States
Why women and kids are packing heat in Virginia (screengrab)
The Pistol Packing Ladies: mums and kids' night at the range

The pistols are pink, the instructors are family-friendly and the contingent is all-female. The Pistol Packing Ladies, based in Virginia, is not your typical gun group.

video 12 February 2013 World, United States

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Sandy Hook mother: 'If there's no change, we've lost north'

The youngest victim of the Sandy Hook massacre was 6-year-old Noah Pozner. Matt Frei speaks to his mother, Veronique, who says she hopes the tragedy can change gun law in America.