Summary: Barack Obama starts his final year in office focusing on gun control. His efforts to press Congress to address the controversial issue have failed. Republicans are sharply critical of Obama's proposed restrictions following more mass shootings across the US. The powerful National Rifle Association is also gunning for Obama's plan. The president says his plan won't prevent mass shootings but will save many lives. On Inside Story, an in-depth discussion on whether the new gun control measures can curb gun-related violence. Presenter: Richelle Carey Guests: Jerry Henry, a gun lobbyist and Executive Director of Georgia Carry dot org, an organization aimed at protecting the rights of people in Georgia to own and carry firearms. John Rosenthal, founder and Chairman of Stop Handgun Violence. Nils Duquet, researcher at the Flemish Peace Institute. - Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check out our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
