1、1 These may be found at the following websites: Global Gun Grab, by Thomas R. Eddlem. The(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22108April 7, 2005The United Nations and “Gun Control”nae redactedSpecialist in I
2、nternational RelationsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummarySince the mid-1990s, some sources have stated that the United Nations is trying todisarm the world by taking control of all guns, including in particular, guns held byprivate citizens in the United States. U.N. member states ha
3、ve discussed problemsassociated with increasing numbers of firearms throughout the world in various U.N.organs and subsidiary bodies. These discussions have been directed towards illegalmanufacture and trafficking in firearms. This report summarizes the results of theseconsiderations in two central
4、U.N. venues the criminal arena and the arms controland disarmament arena. U.S. representatives have participated in these discussions,usually pointing out this countrys interest in protecting the Second Amendment rightsof U.S. citizens to own guns. U.S. representatives have also expressed concern th
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