firearms ownership

The author maps the cultural history of guns and gun ownership in North America.

"We live in the Age of the Gun. Around the globe, firearms are ubiquitous and define countless lives; in some places, it's even easier to get a gun than a glass of clean water. In others, it's legal to carry concealed firearms into bars and schools. In [this book], Iain Overton embarks on a ... journey to understand how these weapons have become an integral part of twenty-first century life, beyond the economics of supply and demand"--Amazon.com.

Discusses a number of issues related to gun control.

Examines debate over the issues of handgun use and gun control, presents evidence that contradicts claims about the level of harm guns cause owners and children, discusses media bias in the reporting of the gun issue, and looks at the true meaning of the Second Amendment.

Presents a variety of opposing viewpoints on the topic of gun violence, including issues such as how serious of a problem gun violence is, and what factors contribute to it. Includes a list of additional resources and organizations to contact.

Examines the two sides of the debate related to gun control including policies and practices throughout American history, gun laws and legislation, gun safety, and crime and law enforcement.

Includes information on laws regarding concealed and open carry, federal background checks, interstate travel, and other legal issues that all responsible gun owners must understand and observe..