Line dance

Gun Control

Danced to “Put the Gun Down” by ZZ Ward.

Improver2 wall40 countLaurie Schlekeway-Burkhardt (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Grizzly Rose, Stampede and Honky Tonk Bar & Grill

Bars that play it

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The Grizzly Rose
Denver · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Saturdays & Sundays
Stampede
Aurora · Wednesdays
Honky Tonk Bar & Grill
Salem · Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Gun Control line dance danced to?+

The Gun Control is most commonly danced to “Put the Gun Down” by ZZ Ward. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Gun Control line dance?+

40 counts across 2 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 180° to face the opposite wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Gun Control an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Gun Control is rated improver. If you're new to line dancing, get comfortable with basic grapevines and triple steps first, then drill it one 8-count at a time.

Do you need a partner to dance the Gun Control?+

No. Like every line dance, the Gun Control is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

How do I practice the Gun Control at home?+

Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.

What is a line dance?+

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Gun Control repeats the same 40-count sequence, turning to face a new wall each time through. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.