What are some of the difficulties for policy change, especially in the case of gun control? Why is change in policy so difficult? Has there been change in gun policy at the federal level?

Watch the video coverage of Obama’s speech after the Connecticut school shooting and address the questions below. Obama Addresses the Nation, Gun-Policy Change (Links to an external site.) Obama Addresses the Nation, Gun-Policy Change.

What are some of the difficulties for policy change, especially in the case of gun control? 2- Why is change in policy so difficult? 3- Has there been change in gun policy at the federal level?