NCJ Number
176228
Editor(s)
B Leone,
S Barbour,
B Stalcup,
T L Roleff
Date Published
1997
Length
185 pages
Annotation
Opposing viewpoints on gun control are compiled in this volume; advocates of gun control argue that guns are not effective as a means of self-defense, while opponents of gun control maintain that guns are effective in self-defense and that studies purporting to show the dangers of gun ownership do not take into account the benefits of gun ownership.
Abstract
Contributors to the volume present opposing viewpoints on the following four areas: (1) whether private ownership of handguns poses a serious threat to society; (2) whether the U.S. Constitution protects private gun ownership; (3) whether gun ownership is an effective means of self-defense; and (4) what measures will reduce gun violence. Particular attention is paid to children at risk from handgun violence, the legalization of concealed weapons, violence prevention, waiting periods designed to reduce the number of criminals who obtain handguns, and the issue of banning assault weapons. References, tables, and figures