The Second Amendment and the right to bear arms -- A history of gun control in America -- Guns in American culture -- Gun crime and gun laws in the United States -- The gun control debate
Summary
This book provides students with historical context of gun ownership in America, tracing the issue from colonial roots through the establishment of the NRA up to today's highly charged and often politicized debates around issues like assault rifle bans, open carry laws, and more. It also addresses concealed weapons, mass shootings, and gun ownership and the laws surrounding ownership