firearms

Examines gun violence an important social issue in a variety of ways, from personal accounts and case studies to pertinent factual and statistical articles to commentaries and overviews. A perfect resource for both students and the general reader.

Traces the story of the American gun market as reflected by the Glock pistol, describing how it has become a weapon of choice on both sides of the law, in the entertainment industry, and among Second Amendment enthusiasts.

Explores the rise in gun ownership in America, the popularity of the pro-gun movement, and how their ideology has become part of American democracy.

Explores both sides of the debate over gun control, looking at the history of guns and gun laws in the U.S., and discussing the role of the National Rifle Association in blocking gun control legislation, as well as the efforts of gun control advocates for stricter laws.

Traces the history of the Cobray M-11/9 semiautomatic pistol used by sixteen-year-old Nicholas Elliot in his 1988 assault on teachers and students at his Virginia school, questions the political and economic forces that allowed the gun to be marketed, and charges that society and culture promote guns and violence as an answer to problems.

Looks at the history of gun control, analyzing the claims of the National Rifle Association as well as anti-gun lobbyists like Handgun Control, Inc., and offering suggestions for sensible gun policy.

The guns, gear, planes, and other equipment used by the American troops in World War II are described and their use indicated.

An eleven-year-old shoots a stray cat with his new air rifle, subsequently suffers from guilt, and eventually assumes responsibility for it.

Briefly discusses weapons used in the United States from the Revolutionary War to the present.