1.   However, Republican leaders worked out an agreement with the National Rifle Association and other gun proponents to delay a vote on that controversial issue until later this year.

2.   The assault-weapon ban was strenuously opposed by gun proponents, while death penalty provisions were opposed by liberals and blacks.

3.   This year, McCarthy and other gun safety proponents believe they have a winning formula.

4.   While many gun proponents protest that the Oklahoma bombing is not a gun issue, they acknowledge that opponents of gun control are trying to link the two.

5.   In many cases, the study claimed, pro-gun themes were not covered and gun proponents were not given air time.

6.   In many cases, the study said, pro-gun themes were not covered and gun proponents were not given air time.