gun control

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.

Presents articles on both sides of the gun control issue, discussing such topics as constitutionality, the effectiveness of guns as a means of self-defense, and reducing gun-related violence.

Presents an overview of the issues related to gun control, including a historical context on the debate, a chronology of important events, as well as guide to laws, court cases, and the agencies and organizations that have shaped the issue. Includes glossary and index.

Describes the histories and purposes of the Second Amendment right to bear arms and the Third Amendment right to prohibit in time of peace the quartering of soldiers in private homes.

Including real-life examples and case studies of gun crimes around the world, this book gives information on various types of gun crimes and discusses the laws of different countries and their attitude toward guns.

Provides background information about youths and guns, the history of gun use, and the regulation of gun ownership and use, features arguments both for and against gun control, and looks at gun control in the twenty-first century. Includes references for further study.

Discusses the controversial issues of whether guns contribute to violence and crime and whether government should regulate private citizens' access to all firearms.

Presents a chilling up-to-date survey of the changed landscape of gun manufacturing and marketing. During the last decade, the gun industry has shifted dramtically and the rise of miltary-grade gun models has brought a numbing new level of violence.