Guns and violence /
Guns and violence / [print]
Henny Kim, book editor.
- San Diego : Greenhaven Press, (c)1999.
- 219 pages ; 24 cm.
Ch. 1. How serious is the problem of gun violence? Gun violence is a serious problem: Gun violence is becoming an epidemic Gun violence is increasing among children Gun violence is overwhelming the nation's health care system Gun violence is killing many young people The problem of gun violence is exaggerated: Guns can prevent violence The public's fear of violent crime is excessive America's gun violence problem is exaggerated Ch. 2. Does gun control reduce crime? Yes, gun control reduces crime: Enforcing gun control laws can reduce murders Supporting gun control legislation would reduce crime No, gun control does not reduce crime: Controlling legal gun ownership does not reduce crime Domestic violence gun control laws hinder crime reduction Ch. 3. Is gun control Constitutional? The second amendment and gun control: an overview Yes, gun control is Constitutional: Gun control is Constitutional The second amendment does not guarantee the right to own a gun Supreme Court decisions support the Constitutionality of gun control No, gun control is not Constitutional: Gun control is not Constitutional A threatened second amendment threatens freedom Gun control denies citizens' rights Restrictions on gun ownership are the first step toward confiscation Ch. 4. Is gun ownership an effective means of self-defense? Gun ownership and self-defense: an overview Yes, gun ownership is an effective means of self-defense: Gun ownership provides effective self-defense Gun ownership displays responsible behavior Gun owners protect themselves from crime No, gun ownership is not an effective means of self-defense: Gun ownership does not increase personal safety Guns in the house endanger innocent lives Gun ownership is not effective self-defense for women Ch. 5. What measures would reduce gun violence? Ways to reduce gun violence: an overview Spiritual involvement would reduce gun violence Controlling gun manufacturers would reduce gun violence Holding gun manufacturers accountable would reduce gun-related deaths Treating gun violence as a public health issue could reduce the problem Responsible gun ownership would reduce gun violence Getting involved can help reduce gun violence Bob Herbert -- Sandy Grady -- Susan Headden -- Jennifer Weiner -- John R. Lott Jr. -- Guns should not be blamed for violence Don Feder -- Beth Shuster -- Ted Drane -- Jeffrey A. Roth -- Glamour -- John R. Lott Jr. -- Increased gun control would result in more burglaries David Kopel -- James Bovard -- Wendy Kaminer -- Melissa Huelsman -- Join Together -- Roger Simon -- Stephen P. Halbrook -- Charlton Heston -- George Detweiler -- Brian Puckett -- Fred Guterl -- Sarah Thompson -- Tara Powell -- Stephen Chapman -- Robin Arquette -- Jane E. Brody -- Ann Jones -- Michael D'Antonio -- Caleb Rosado -- William Greider -- Sarah Brady -- George M. Anderson -- Bart Kendrick -- The Michigan Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence.
98056515
Gun control--United States.
Firearms ownership--United States.
Firearms--Law and legislation--United States.
Violence--United States.
Violent crimes--United States.
HV7436.K49.G867 1999
Ch. 1. How serious is the problem of gun violence? Gun violence is a serious problem: Gun violence is becoming an epidemic Gun violence is increasing among children Gun violence is overwhelming the nation's health care system Gun violence is killing many young people The problem of gun violence is exaggerated: Guns can prevent violence The public's fear of violent crime is excessive America's gun violence problem is exaggerated Ch. 2. Does gun control reduce crime? Yes, gun control reduces crime: Enforcing gun control laws can reduce murders Supporting gun control legislation would reduce crime No, gun control does not reduce crime: Controlling legal gun ownership does not reduce crime Domestic violence gun control laws hinder crime reduction Ch. 3. Is gun control Constitutional? The second amendment and gun control: an overview Yes, gun control is Constitutional: Gun control is Constitutional The second amendment does not guarantee the right to own a gun Supreme Court decisions support the Constitutionality of gun control No, gun control is not Constitutional: Gun control is not Constitutional A threatened second amendment threatens freedom Gun control denies citizens' rights Restrictions on gun ownership are the first step toward confiscation Ch. 4. Is gun ownership an effective means of self-defense? Gun ownership and self-defense: an overview Yes, gun ownership is an effective means of self-defense: Gun ownership provides effective self-defense Gun ownership displays responsible behavior Gun owners protect themselves from crime No, gun ownership is not an effective means of self-defense: Gun ownership does not increase personal safety Guns in the house endanger innocent lives Gun ownership is not effective self-defense for women Ch. 5. What measures would reduce gun violence? Ways to reduce gun violence: an overview Spiritual involvement would reduce gun violence Controlling gun manufacturers would reduce gun violence Holding gun manufacturers accountable would reduce gun-related deaths Treating gun violence as a public health issue could reduce the problem Responsible gun ownership would reduce gun violence Getting involved can help reduce gun violence Bob Herbert -- Sandy Grady -- Susan Headden -- Jennifer Weiner -- John R. Lott Jr. -- Guns should not be blamed for violence Don Feder -- Beth Shuster -- Ted Drane -- Jeffrey A. Roth -- Glamour -- John R. Lott Jr. -- Increased gun control would result in more burglaries David Kopel -- James Bovard -- Wendy Kaminer -- Melissa Huelsman -- Join Together -- Roger Simon -- Stephen P. Halbrook -- Charlton Heston -- George Detweiler -- Brian Puckett -- Fred Guterl -- Sarah Thompson -- Tara Powell -- Stephen Chapman -- Robin Arquette -- Jane E. Brody -- Ann Jones -- Michael D'Antonio -- Caleb Rosado -- William Greider -- Sarah Brady -- George M. Anderson -- Bart Kendrick -- The Michigan Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence.
98056515
Gun control--United States.
Firearms ownership--United States.
Firearms--Law and legislation--United States.
Violence--United States.
Violent crimes--United States.
HV7436.K49.G867 1999