Gun Control

Definition: Regulation of the sale and use of rifles and handguns. (American Heritage Dictionary)

A Well Regulated Militia : The Founding Fathers and the Origins of Gun Control in America

KF4558 2nd .C67 2006

Guns and Violence

HV7436 .G8777 2005

Is Gun Ownership a Right?

KF3941.Z9 I82 2005


eBook Link	eBook Link	eBook Link
Gun Violence: The Real Costs	Under Fire: The NRA and the Battle for Gun Control	Dealing With Weapons At School and At Home

RELEVANT SUBJECT HEADINGS: United States. Constitution. 2nd Amendment, Firearms Law and legislation, Firearms control, Right to bear arms,

NARROW YOUR TOPIC:
	How would gun control affect crime?
	Is gun ownership an effective means of self-defense?
	Are other nations’ gun control laws effective?
	Are waiting periods an effective method of limiting access to guns?
	Should assault weapons be banned?
	Should the federal government enact gun control legislation or should it be left up to each state?
	What is the effect of the Brady Handgun Violence Protection Act of 1994?
	Should cities outlaw gun shows?
	Have “buy-back” programs been effective in reducing available guns?

JOURNAL DATABASES:
OmniFile Full Text Mega	Opposing Viewpoints

STATISTICS:

U.S. Department of Justice Firearms and Crime Statistics

AVAILABLE ONLINE:

CQ Researcher - Gun Control

SUGGESTED INTERNET SITES:

Firearms Tutorial from Florida State University

Used with permission from Broward Community College

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