2nd amendment

"Looks at the . . . history of guns in America and what we can do to limit both their lethal impact and the power of the gun lobby"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles selected from the New York Times that examines gun laws and gun rights in the United States.

"The Second Amendment states, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. With those words, the Founding Fathers laid the groundwork for a political and social touchstone that is still controversial after more than 200 years. Today, arguments over the true meaning and intention of the Second Amendment play out across our nation. With this book, readers go beyond the sensational headlines to explore the origins of the Second Amendment, both in a historical and contemporary context"--Provided by publisher.

"American colonists used guns to hunt for food and to protect themselves. They believed the ability to bear arms was among their most important rights. How did they come to protect this right? And how does that protection work in today's world?"--Back cover.

" ... presents an unbiased look at the meaning and history of the right to bear arms. Through age-appropriate language and relevant examples, the main content shows readers how difficult interpreting civil rights can be and aids them in sorting out their own views."--Amazon.com.