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Can the US government finally control the gun market? | Inside Story







Over the past 20 years the idea of smart guns, which can be fired only by verified users, has been developed.
But there havent been reliable results until now.
Some American gun manufacturers have begun testing personalised smart guns.
They say they could be soon available the United States.
Supporters say the guns could reduce suicides, render lost or stolen ones useless and protect security personnel.
Some critics said smart guns were too risky for people trying to protect their home during a crisis.
So, what does it mean for the thorny issue of gun control in the U.S.?

Presenter: Peter Dobbie

Guests:

Richard Feldman, Former Regional Political Director, National Rifle Association and Author, Ricochet: Confessions of a gun lobbyist

Pastor Mike McBride, Director of LIVE FREE Campaign and Co-founder of National Black Brown Gun Violence Prevention Consortium

Chuck Nesby, Firearms instructor and Former Navy Officer

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