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"Gun violence has had a continued impact on public safety. This title takes a closer look at the effects of gun violence on specific demographics and American society"--

Presents both sides of the gun control debate while describing some of the more shocking incidents in which the use of guns played a tragic role.

The recent sharp rise in school shootings in the United States has kept the gun control debate going. However, for many people, it is an emotional topic, making much of the information that people hear in the media or from friends and family members biased in one way or another. Understanding the history of gun laws in America and the realities of both sides of the issue is pivotal. Up-to-date statistics, annotated quotes from experts, and real-world...

Discusses the importance of the gun in American history and culture and the present issue of gun control both in other countries and our own.

Presents arguments for and against the licensing and control of firearms in the United States, examining the historical role of guns, the constitutionality of restricting gun ownership, past and current legislation, and proposals for new restrictions.

Examines the history of guns and gun use, issues of gun ownership and control, and the relationship between guns and violence involving young people.

Draws on articles, anecdotes, and quotes from "USA Today" to explore the issue of gun control, discussing viewpoints from both sides of the debate and exploring the history of gun ownership in the United States and current federal, state, and local laws.

"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."...

Explains the right to bear arms as provided in the Bill of Rights; describes the history of the Constitutional amendment; and discusses the controversies involving the amendment throughout United States history.

"This book relays the factual details of the Tucson shooting in 2011 and gun control. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of an eyewitness, NRA member, and vigil participant. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives while gathering and analyzing information about a modern event"--Provided by publisher.