The U.S. Justice Department has begun efforts to modify or repeal several gun control regulations. This policy shift reflects the strong influence of Second Amendment supporters, particularly within President Donald Trump's political base.

<img alt="Men and women in dark clothing reach for and aim guns" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/d8a556c0-2107-46ca-9325-cfd22c9ff8c3,1777498974488/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C305%2C5855%2C3293%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Members of law enforcement respond during the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington." width="620" /><p>U.S. Justice Department officials moved Wednesday to roll back or modify a slate of gun regulations in a dra...