gun control

"The Second Amendment, ratified into the Bill of Rights in 1791, states: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." The amendment grows ever relevant to young people across America. From metal detectors to see-through backpacks to active shooter drills, students face constant reminders of the threat of guns. Some say we need stricter gun laws; some go so far as to demand that we repeal the Second Amendment. Others contend that the Constitution protects an individual's right to own a gun and that nothing should get in the way of that right. Whose Right Is it? The Second Amendment and the Fight Over Guns explains how a once-obscure amendment became an ever-present topic on the news and social media. Filled with historical photos and informative graphics, this book will reveal how gun legislation has always been a part of American history and how money, power, and race have shaped the gun debate"--Jacket flap.

"From [the author] . . . comes a young activist's handbook to joining the fight against gun violence--both in your community and on a national level--to make schools safer for everyone"--Amazon.

Contains primary and secondary source materials, including graphs, charts, quotes, and articles, that provide information about gun control in the U.S., covering the history of the right to bear arms, gun ownership statistics, firearm laws and ordinances, court rulings, the link between firearms and crime, and related topics.

Examines the various issues related to gun control.

A collection of articles from the New York Times that examines the role of hunting in society, discussing the connection between hunting and a range of other issues, including wildlife conservation, indigenous rights, animal welfare, and gun violence.

"School shootings and mass gun violence have brought the gun control debate to national attention, and according to a 2018 survey, 57 percent of Americans believe that stricter gun laws are necessary. However, the same survey found that 42 percent of Americans live in gun-owning households, indicating that gun ownership is deeply embedded in American life. How can the right to gun ownership and the necessity of reducing gun violence be reconciled? Is the NRA a necessary protector of civil liberties, or does it stand in the way of effective legislation? This volume will examine these contentious questions"--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.

"This biography of a movement and the teen activists behind it delves into the quest for gun safety legislation in light of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida"--Provided by publisher.

"Shannon Watts was a stay-at-home mom folding laundry when news of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary flashed across the television screen. Heartbroken and fed up, Watts decided to do something about it"--Jacket flap.

"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.