The gun issue is a huge problem in both Sweden and Norway.

Do we push forward even though we're going to be eclipsed by the gun issue?

"She is somebody who is quite knowledgeable on the gun issue," he says.

I didn't say anything at all about the gun issue in the debate.

It's common knowledge, at least among those who are involved in this, ah, gun issue.

The intense political interest in gun issues could be seen throughout today's packed hearing.

"The Republicans have done a pretty good job pounding on the gun issue," he said.

"Jim has been attacking me about gun issues," he said.

Mr. Bush faces his own conflicts on the gun issue.

So both men have left the job of raising gun issues to their supporters.