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1) http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/28/us-obama-guns-idUSBRE90Q0BA20130128

2) In the wake of several high-profile shootings President Obama is pushing for stricter gun regulations. These proposed regulations include a ban on assault weapons and mandatory background checks for all gun buyers.

3) The president has the power of appointment which allows him to place sympathetic officials in office. President Obama can appoint politicians and bureaucrats to powerful positions who will support him in his endeavor to regulate guns. Having strong support within the federal government will help President Obama to reform American gun laws by giving him a strong base from which to work and allowing the government to be unified in its efforts.

4) The president has a huge access to media which he can use to publicize the gun issue he is hoping to remedy. Because Obama holds such a high profile position he can use the publicity that naturally comes with his office to help him inspire change. Second amendment advocates are a very vocal and well-funded group and so President Obama can use media attention to gain public favor and push forward laws that regulate guns.