Gun Control Cartoon: Satirical Commentary on Firearm Regulation #1231524 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white editorial cartoon by Mike Keefe (2002) features a man holding a large automatic rifle labeled “GUNS,” aiming it at a terrified family seated at a table with a stick of butter. His absurd excuse-that he needs the weapon to “lubricate the trigger housing assembly”-mocks technical justifications used to oppose gun regulation. The explosive “BLAM” and exaggerated expressions heighten the dark humor and moral urgency of the piece.

Used in news editorials, op-eds, or advocacy pages discussing U.S. gun control debates; targets readers seeking critical visual commentary on Second Amendment interpretations and firearm safety legislation.