Now for the truth ( from Google) - Ronald Reagan had a nuanced, mixed record on gun control, generally aligning as a Second Amendment supporter but occasionally backing specific restrictions. His key actions included:The Mulford Act (1967): As Governor of California, Reagan signed this bill into law, which repealed the open carrying of loaded firearms in public. This was largely in response to the Black Panther Party openly carrying weapons in the state Capitol.Firearm Owners Protection Act (1986): As President, Reagan signed this pro-gun federal legislation that rolled back some of the restrictions from the 1968 Gun Control Act, although it included an amendment banning the manufacture of new machine guns for civilian sale.The Brady Bill (1993): After leaving the presidency, Reagan publicly endorsed and advocated for the Brady Bill, which mandated federal background checks for handgun purchases.Assault Weapons Ban (1994): In his post-presidency, Reagan also wrote a letter to Congress supporting the proposed ban on military-style assault weapons--- As for being a "big gun control advocate goes, his record does not affirm your claim.
