gun control

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

This comprehensive yet compassionate text offers an in-depth look at how gun violence impacts different communities and provides advice for coping with the indelible mark it leaves.

Presents both sides of the debate over gun control in the United States, using citing statistics from government studies and surveys.

"The history of firearm use and possession is a topic of considerable contemporary debate. Yet, what do we actually know about firearms in the Anglo-American tradition? How is the history of firearms taught and remembered? In recent years historians and legal scholars have examined different threads of the densely interwoven relationships between firearms and American culture and society. This history stretches back to 14th-century England and includes locations as diverse as Puritan Massachusetts and 19th-century Dodge City"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to gun control in the United States, looking at both sides of the debate.

"This . . . resource, containing diverse viewpoints written by authoritative voices, explores why school shootings seem to be an epidemic, their potential causes, and what can be done to stop them"--Provided by publisher.

"Since the birth of the United States of America, the question of who can own a gun has been debated by passionate people on both sides of the argument. The Founding Fathers are no longer around to clarify exactly what they meant in the Second Amendment. As the country suffers an increasing number of public shootings in schools and beyond, the question of who should be able to own a gun becomes even more important for the safety of everyone in America. Readers will explore the issue and make an intelligent decision for themselves"--Amazon.

"Since 2016, the United States has experienced an average of nearly one mass shooting per day. Is this the new normal, or can something be done to prevent these slaughters? America seems divided about how to stop mass shootings. While some point to stricter gun control as a solution, others urge a focus on mental health and improvement of social factors that contribute to disenfranchisement. Meanwhile, the shootings continue, while the country's leaders are deadlocked. The diverse viewpoints in this volume explore the topic of mass shootings, their causes and effects, and potential solutions for eliminating them"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of the National Rifle Association of America, NRA, from its roots in post-Civil War New York City to the present, discussing their influence in politics, gun control and more.