Gun Violence

by Torr, James D.

• ISBN13: 9780737707137
• ISBN10: 0737707135
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

America has higher levels of gun violence than any other developed nation, but gun control is one of the most politically divisive issues in the country. Authors debate the problem in the following chapters: How Serious Is the Problem of Gun Violence? Does Private Ownership of Handguns Increase the Threat of Gun Violence? Does the Constitution Protect Private Gun Ownership? How Can Gun Violence Be Reduced?

Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?	9	(3)
Introduction	12	(4)
How Serious Is the Problem of Gun Violence?
Preface	16	(1)
Gun Violence Is a Serious Problem	17	(8)
Gun Control Advocates Exaggerate the Extent of Gun Violence	25	(6)
Dave Kopel
Gun Violence Among Youth Is a Serious Problem	31	(7)
The Problem of Gun Violence Among Youth Is Exaggerated	38	(7)
Barry Glassner
Periodical Bibliography	42	(2)
Does Private Ownership of Handguns Increase the Threat of Gun Violence?
Preface	44	(1)
Gun Ownership Contributes to Violent Crime	45	(7)
C. Emory Burton
Gun Ownership Does Not Contribute to Violent Crime	52	(7)
Glen Otero
Legalizing Concealed Weapons Makes Society Safer	59	(4)
Don B. Kates
Legalizing Concealed Weapons Does Not Make Society Safer	63	(4)
Douglas Weil
Gun Ownership Increases Personal Safety	67	(4)
Thomas Sowell
Gun Ownership Decreases Personal Safety	71	(8)
Periodical Bibliography	76	(2)
Does the Constitution Protect Private Gun Ownership?
Preface	78	(1)
The Second Amendment Protects Private Gun Ownership	79	(8)
Stefan B. Tahmassebi
The Second Amendment Does Not Protect Private Gun Ownership	87	(7)
Rachana Bhowmik
The Second Amendment Protects the Inalienable Right to Self-Defense	94	(7)
Larry Craig
The Second Amendment Is Not Absolute	101	(7)
Michael W. Warfel
The Second Amendment Safeguards Individual Liberty	108	(4)
Charlton Heston
The Second Amendment Should Be Repealed	112	(7)
William Safire
Periodical Bibliography	116	(2)
How Can Gun Violence Be Reduced?
Preface	118	(1)
Stronger Enforcement of Existing Gun Control Laws Is Needed	119	(4)
Charlton Heston
Stronger Gun Control Laws Are Needed New Republic	123	(4)
The Licensing and Registration of Handguns Would Help Reduce Gun Violence	127	(5)
Gun Licensing and Registration Leads to Increased Crime, Lost Lives	132	(4)
John R. Lott Jr.
Gun Manufacturers Should Be Held Responsible for Gun Violence	136	(7)
Dennis Henigan
Gun Manufacturers Should Not Be Held Responsible for Gun Violence	143	(6)
Jeremy Rabkin
Gun Safety Education Can Help Reduce Gun Violence	149	(5)
Patrick McShea
Community Organizations Can Help Reduce Gun Violence	154	(10)
Periodical Bibliography	163	(1)
For Further Discussion	164	(2)
Organizations to Contact	166	(4)
Bibliography of Books	170	(2)
Index	172