United States Constitution Amendment 2

Presents both sides of the gun-control versus right to keep and bear arms debate.

A scholarly examination of both the original intent of the writers and ratifiers of the Second Amendment and of the subsequently developed case history in the court system.

Traces the development of the American right to keep and bear arms as embodied in the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution from the body of English Common Law having its origin in the seventeenth century.

A compilation of original sources documenting the public discussion surrounding the ratification of the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. Clearly establishes the right to keep and bear arms as an individual right intended as a last resort defense against foreign attackers and domestic despotism.

Reprints of a variety of original sources and commentaries, both from the point of view of the right to keep and bear arms and from the point of view of gun-control advocates. Includes a discussion of the intent of the Fourteenth Amendment in assuring the right to keep and bear arms to former slaves in the South.

Presents both sides of the debate over the right to keep and bear arms versus gun control.

The Bill of Rights has been subjected to considerable interpretive revision by the Supreme Court. This is demonstrated by considering the original meaning of the Bill of Rights and the the history, theory, and practice underlying the Bill of Rights.

Examines the 14th Amendment as it relates to the right of the former slaves to carry arms.

After establishing the need for self defense, the authors turn to the ethical and moral considerations regarding the use of deadly force in the Judeo-Christian traditions. In conclusion they briefly examine the social policy issues that arise out of this study.

A short but comprehensive treatment of the history of the American right to keep and bear arms, from medieval England to the present.

Explores the basis of the United States Constitution's Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, in terms of other documents contemporaneous to the ratification of the Bill of Rights.

A handy pocket reference for those who would defend the American right to keep and bear arms.

Examines the freedoms expressed in the Bill of Rights, their legal and historical significance, and illustrates with stories of how lives have been affected by such issues as the death penalty, gun control and the right to privacy.

Economics professor presents statistical data that contradicts the claims of firearm-control advocacy groups. Possession of guns by law-abiding citizens is shown to reduce crime. Claims that firearm possession is more dangerous to family and friends than disarmament are shown to be fallacious. Book was featured on KFYI Barry Young show May 6, 1998.

Explores the history of the right to keep and bear arms.

Armed militia of Switzerland contributed to security in World War II

Compares gun control laws in different countries, and concludes that the best approach in the United States is to increase gun education.

National Rifle Association leader gives an accessible discussion of why the right to keep and bear arms is important to Americans, and counters the arguments of those who would deny Americans their Second Amendment rights.

The reasons why the founding fathers wrote the right to keep and bear arms into the Bill of Rights, and what has happened to those who would disarm in pursuit of peace. The hidden agenda of gun control advocates.

A gun control advocate finds fault with the National Rifle Association.

These essays explore how Congress, the courts, the president, and individual states are currently addressing the issue of gun control. The essays include profiles and examinations of relevant interest groups, the gun control coalition, recent Supreme Court decisions, and public opinion surveys.

A wide-ranging overview of the American gun culture, the history and meaning of the Second Amendment, the criminological consequences of guns, and the policy-making roles of Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, interest groups, public opinion, and the political parties.

Two small books in one. A noted law enforcement tells how he protects his own children from guns, and gives advice to armed citizens on handling firearms.

A cornucopia of practical advice on how to protect yourself and your family, including pro-active as well as defensive measures every family should consider. The pros and cons of personal firearms, and how to use them legally.

A how-to book for women who want to safely use a gun for self-defense.

A defense of the Second Amendment right to Keep and Bear Arms that debunks the arguments of the gun-control crowd with facts, statistics, and logic.

A word-for-word copy of every Federal Gun law on the books, with plain English summaries. Written by noted Arizona author Alan Korwin and Attorney Michael P. Anthony.

The book every gun owner in Arizona should read. Contains every Arizona gun law, word for word and translated into plain English. Includes information on Arizona's concealed carry laws.

The book every gun owner in California should read. Contains every California gun law, word for word and translated into plain English.

The book every gun owner in Florida should read. Contains every Florida gun law, word for word and translated into plain English. Includes information on Florida's concealed carry laws.

The book every gun owner in Texas should read. Contains every Texas gun law, word for word and translated into plain English. Approved by the Texas Dept. of Public Safety for use in concealed handgun license training.

Describes the means and methods of gun-related violence among urban youth, using data collected from juvenile male inmates and male students in inner-city high schools. The book concludes by challenging some stereotypes, and urging a policy aimed at reducing the motivation for gun possession by youth, rather than simply attempting to remove guns from their hands.

A sociological survey of a variety of gun ownership and usage patterns.

A sociological study of the criminals who utilize guns.