When the Black Panthers started (perfectly legally) patrolling the streets whilst heavily armed, in order to observe and prevent police brutality, much stricter gun laws were brought in to stop them doing so. Not to mention the police assassinations of high profile members of the party.
"Every able-bodied African-American must register for a legal firearm. That’s the only way they’ll change the law." Chappelle (Sticks & Stones standup)
When the Black Panthers started (perfectly legally) patrolling the streets whilst heavily armed, in order to observe and prevent police brutality, much stricter gun laws were brought in to stop them doing so. Not to mention the police assassinations of high profile members of the party.