Why doesn't the American government just ban guns?

The Federal Government lacks the legal authority to just ban guns. If the Federal Government blatantly exceeded its legal and moral authority and just banned all guns, there is a very real probability of rebellion. read more

But the problem for the president is that the US has a heavy culture of guns, where a lot of people are "for" the use as it makes them feel safer. Also, groups such as the wealthy National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Gun Owners of America (GOA) are extremely influential in getting voters and politicians to back existing gun laws. read more