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Author: Craig Whitney Publisher: PublicAffairs ISBN: 1610391705 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 306
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Newtown. Columbine. Virginia Tech. Tucson. Aurora. Gun violence on a massive scale has become a plague in our society, yet politicians seem more afraid of having a serious conversation about guns than they are of the next horrific shooting. Any attempt to change the status quo, whether to strengthen gun regulations or weaken them, is sure to degenerate into a hysteria that changes nothing. Our attitudes toward guns are utterly polarized, leaving basic questions unasked: How can we reconcile the individual right to own and use firearms with the right to be safe from gun violence? Is keeping guns out of the hands of as many law-abiding Americans as possible really the best way to keep them out of the hands of criminals? And do 30,000 of us really have to die by gunfire every year as the price of a freedom protected by the Constitution? In Living with Guns, Craig R. Whitney, former foreign correspondent and editor at the New York Times, seeks out answers. He re-examines why the right to bear arms was enshrined in the Bill of Rights, and how it came to be misunderstood. He looks to colonial times, surveying the degree to which guns were a part of everyday life. Finally, blending history and reportage, Whitney explores how twentieth-century turmoil and culture war led to today's climate of activism, partisanship, and stalemate, in a nation that contains an estimated 300 million guns--and probably at least 60 million gun owners. In the end, Whitney proposes a new way forward through our gun rights stalemate, showing how we can live with guns -- and why, with so many of them around, we have no other choice.
Author: Craig Whitney Publisher: PublicAffairs ISBN: 1610391705 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 306
Book Description
Newtown. Columbine. Virginia Tech. Tucson. Aurora. Gun violence on a massive scale has become a plague in our society, yet politicians seem more afraid of having a serious conversation about guns than they are of the next horrific shooting. Any attempt to change the status quo, whether to strengthen gun regulations or weaken them, is sure to degenerate into a hysteria that changes nothing. Our attitudes toward guns are utterly polarized, leaving basic questions unasked: How can we reconcile the individual right to own and use firearms with the right to be safe from gun violence? Is keeping guns out of the hands of as many law-abiding Americans as possible really the best way to keep them out of the hands of criminals? And do 30,000 of us really have to die by gunfire every year as the price of a freedom protected by the Constitution? In Living with Guns, Craig R. Whitney, former foreign correspondent and editor at the New York Times, seeks out answers. He re-examines why the right to bear arms was enshrined in the Bill of Rights, and how it came to be misunderstood. He looks to colonial times, surveying the degree to which guns were a part of everyday life. Finally, blending history and reportage, Whitney explores how twentieth-century turmoil and culture war led to today's climate of activism, partisanship, and stalemate, in a nation that contains an estimated 300 million guns--and probably at least 60 million gun owners. In the end, Whitney proposes a new way forward through our gun rights stalemate, showing how we can live with guns -- and why, with so many of them around, we have no other choice.
Author: Matt Doeden Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books ™ ISBN: 1541572262 Category : Young Adult Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 119
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In early 2018, teen-led March for Our lives events across the United States protested gun violence, demanded change to save lives, and registered voters toward that end. This authoritative exploration of guns, gun violence, and gun control explores the Second Amendment, the history of guns and gun laws in the United States, legal restrictions to gun ownership, and the devastation of mass shootings. Through an objective look at individual versus collective rights, readers will be able to offer well-informed answers to questions such as should young people own assault rifles? What about terrorists and the mentally ill? Read the book to make an informed argument and support your point of view.
Author: S. Beth Atkin Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0060526610 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 262
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Guns are a fact of life for young people growing up in the United States. They are found in homes—for protection, sport, and hunting. Guns are also on the street—for defense and security, and in gang-related uses. Guns can cause accidents, and even deaths, while they can also nurture self-esteem and athletic abilities. The impact of guns on young people's lives is undebatable—and often dramatic. S. Beth Atkin's evocative photographs and candid interviews share the remarkable stories—told in their own voices—of an array of young people's life-changing experiences with guns.
Author: Robert A. Waters Publisher: Loompanics Unlimited ISBN: 9781559502269 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Guns Saves Lives contains true stories of Americans who altered the course of their lives and others by their use of firearms. They stayed alive and, in many instances, saved the lives of loved ones. They saved the lives of untold others from violence their assailants were trying to commit. They changed the lives of the thugs significantly, at least temprorarily, by sending them to jail, or permanently by killing them outright. Robert Waters interviewed the citizen defenders in this book and makes their stories available in far greater detail that the local media cared to. The hidden side of the gun ownership story is seldom told, but Robert Waters does so in this book.
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Author: Jonathan Obert Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0190842938 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 320
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Guns have never been as prevalent in American culture as they are at this moment. Most contemporary conversations on guns either highlight the gun as just a tool used in mass killings or a right to be fiercely defended; eventually, whatever progress these debates foster in the public conversation tend to halt altogether once the old cliché, "guns don't kill people; people kill people" is trotted out. These gun control and gun violence discussions take the gun as passive object, ignoring the changing effects, and the very agency, that guns may deploy as politicized objects. What happens if we reset the conversation and admit that guns, and not the people behind them, kill people? The Lives of Guns offers a new and compelling way of thinking about the role of the gun in our social and political lives. In gathering ideas from law, science studies, sociology, and politics, each chapter turns the stale, standard gun conversations around by investigating the gun as an object with agency. In approaching guns from a technological perspective, down to the very science of how they are created and how they fire, The Lives of Guns takes up a number of questions, such as: How does the presence of these objects shape civic ideology? What does it mean to develop and care for gun and gun accessories technology? What do guns mean to those who build them versus those who fight for-and against-them? What could happen when drone technology meets gun technology? In bringing together fresh perspectives from leading lawyers, political scientists, and historians, The Lives of Guns promises to move the gun debate forward by opening up new ways of thinking about these issues and broadening the scope of these perennial debates.
Author: Paul G Markel Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Paul G. Markel has been a Small Arms & Tactics Instructor for over 30 years. In this book, "Living Armed" Mr. Markel will address important topic and answer critical questions: "When can I legally use my gun?" "What is the best way to carry my gun?" "What kind of ammunition should I buy for self-defense?" "Which is better home defense; a handgun, a shotgun or a rifle?" All these important questions and much more are discussed in "Living Armed: Understanding Guns for Home Defense and Concealed Carry". Chapter Topics Include: Justifiable Use of Force, Home Defense, Concealed Carry, Ammunition Selection, Understanding Sights and Optics, Glossary of Firearms Terms and Much More.
Author: Henry Anderson Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781718649422 Category : Languages : en Pages : 100
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Guns or People out of Control?: The War On Firearms An objective look into the world of guns in America.. Will monumental change take place and abolish the second amendment infringing on YOUR right to self defense and self preservation of life? OR Will our historical second amendment right stand firm through these turbulent times? But lately has become center stage of international scrutiny and attention in regards to guns and our way of life. With all this international attention one can only imagine what America may do under the limelight. Our second amendment right apart of the very foundational heritage of this great nation is now being threatened by the people whom once embraced it. Is it really time for gun reform or is there more to the story than meets the eye? What You'll Learn.. In my book you will discover in which direction America is heading in the midst of controversy I bring an objective perspective to the table and divulge the facts We are living in one of the most uncertain times in history! Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision We are constantly plagued by mass shootings and innocent people die each year due to these preventable tragedies. Are you tired of the constant and meaningless blood shed that goes on in our Country? Are you ready to claim what's rightfully ours, peace, liberty and the purist of happiness? Can we really collectively reduce gun violence in this nation? Can we really to make America great again? Find YOUR answer now! Buy your copy right now follow my author page for latest updates Note: For best enhanced visual experience for images it is highly recommended you purchase the paperback version
Author: Craig Whitney
Author: Craig Whitney
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Author: Matt Doeden
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