OK, then use facts to make it.
I don't care if you use the broader context that you wish, I still challenge you to find one Federal gun control law that has been recinded or weakened. The Emerson case might do so, but it is under appeal and being vigourously prosecuted by...you guessed it...the Bush administration. Gun control is a favorite of both parties when it suits them.
As for gaining ground, I find no such thing. That Bush may be slowing the rate of increase of Big Govt. is not gaining ground in my book. Until I hear the word REPEAL from the Republicans in power, not one more cent from me. Nor another vote.