Guns On The Internet

Author : Connie Hassett-Walker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429943645

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Guns on the Internet by Connie Hassett-Walker Pdf

Gun rights and control are well-trodden subjects, with prior work supporting the right of citizens to own firearms, discussing the failure of gun control efforts, or warning about or exhorting citizen gun ownership, among other things. Although social media in their many forms have only come to dominate modern U.S. life during the past decade, there has been little academic exploration of gun owner communities on the Internet and social media. How do gun owners use social media? How do they meet other gun owners online? What do they talk about as relates to guns? With a massive and well-organized collection of support material, Guns on the Internet faces these questions with an unbiased approach that seeks a foundation for mutual understanding.

Author : Jaclyn Schildkraut,Gregg Lee Carter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1188 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440867743

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Guns in American Society [3 volumes] by Jaclyn Schildkraut,Gregg Lee Carter Pdf

The revised third edition of the landmark Guns in American Society provides an authoritative and objective survey of the history and current state of all gun-related issues and areas of debate in the United States. Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law is a comprehensive and evenhanded three-volume reference resource for understanding all of the political, legal, and cultural factors that have swirled around gun rights and gun control in America, past and present. The encyclopedia draws on a vast array of research in criminology, history, law, medicine, politics, and social science. It covers all aspects of the issue: gun violence, including mass shootings in schools and other public spaces; gun control arguments and organizations; gun rights arguments and organizations; the firearms industry; firearms regulation, legislation, and court decisions; gun subcultures (for example, hunters and collectors); leading opinion-shapers on both sides of the gun debate; technological innovations in firearm manufacturing; various types of firearms, from handguns to assault weapons; and evolving public attitudes toward guns. Many of these entries place the topics in both historical and cross-cultural perspective.

Author : David Steier
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-22
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781616082871

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Guns 101 by David Steier Pdf

With a background in firearms instruction, sales, and organizations, Steier's knowledge has been cultivated through years of in-depth experience and per- sonal dedication. In Guns 101, Steier covers the basics (what guns are for and how they work), but also discusses many types of firearms, firearm accessories, and gun activities--enough to help any reader carry on an intelligent conversation. From shop etiquette to do-it-yourself repairs, Guns 101 answers all of your gun questions. Complete with diagrams and photographs that make all of the technical details clear, this book is essential reading for any newcomer to the world of guns. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Wayne R. LaPierre
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Firearms ownership
ISBN : 9781418551803

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The Global War on Your Guns by Wayne R. LaPierre Pdf

Author : Eric S. See,Christopher M. Bellas,Sarah A. See
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781538140680

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Guns 360 by Eric S. See,Christopher M. Bellas,Sarah A. See Pdf

Guns 360 takes a comprehensive and common-sense approach to some of the most difficult issues facing not only the criminal justice system but also society as a whole: firearm possession, regulation, and control. Issues related to firearms cut across all dimensions of society and are a concern to everyone from the members of the general public, law enforcement, academics, politicians, public health agencies, and the media. An interdisciplinary approach is needed to fully understand and appreciate the many facets related to firearms. Firearm related issues cover more than mere ownership and possession. School shootings and mass shootings dominate the headlines and cause fear for both parents and students. Firearm regulation and licensing divide politicians and create solid one issue voting blocks. Firearms used in domestic violence incidents and weapons owned and used by the mentally ill generate more victims than solutions. The marketing, messaging, and purchasing of firearms are all shaped by a variety of criminological, sociological, and psychological forces used to influence commercial behavior. This book combines academics in the fields of criminology, psychology, sociology, philosophy, economics, communications with practical experts with law enforcement, military, management, forensics, public health, medicine, and digital forensics backgrounds. This multidisciplinary approach has been brought together to further our understanding of firearms and their impacts on our society from every angle. Firearms will never disappear, nor will the controversy surrounding them suddenly turn into agreement. What can be accomplished however is an increased knowledge, understanding, and discussion of the complex topics involved within these debates.

Author : Deborah Homsher
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317451938

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Women and Guns by Deborah Homsher Pdf

This timely and provocative book looks at contemporary American women and their experiences with guns. Scrupulously balanced, this new paperback edition features a new appendix containing a wealth of primary source documents that help illuminate both the dangers and attractions of guns in our society.

Author : Robert E. Walker
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000472271

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A Field Guide to Ghost Guns by Robert E. Walker Pdf

While it has always been legal for a citizen in the United States to manufacture their own firearm, the sale and distribution of such items is illegal under current U.S. law. The primary impediment to individuals making their own weapons has been access to the tooling and machinery required to convert raw materials into finished parts for assembly. However, in the last fifteen years this paradigm has changed drastically. Home builders and companies have emerged to support individuals who choose to produce their own firearm. Kits with receivers and gun components are available for hobbyists, as are 3-D printable gun designs, downloadable from the Internet in some cases. This phenomenon has led to the term ghost guns: firearms whose existence is not reported to any third party and therefore whose existence is unknown and, largely, untraceable. A Field Guide to Ghost Guns: For Police and Forensic Investigators provides a useful brief for field investigators on the technical aspects of the self-made firearm, so-called "ghost guns. The first book to focus on the emergent issue of ghost guns, coverage addresses the history of firearms making and manufacture in the U.S.—including regulated and nonregulated manufacturing, details firearm components and accessories, how to assemble a Firearm, an overview of common Types of ghost guns, and investigative considerations. Though there have been increased calls to regulate guns in the wake of numerous mass shootings, the proliferation of ghost guns—and their increasing use in crimes—would likely require additional laws and regulatory measures. Since there are few knowledgeable firearm practitioners in the field, who can render qualified opinions on the subject, author Robb Walker has taken a practical, pragmatic approach to the topic. The book defines terminology, provides photographs, and explains the concepts surrounding homemade firearm in clear, easy to understand terms. Key Features: Addresses the technology and technical aspects in creating, assembling, and/or modifying homemade firearms—both printable and assembled from pre-fabricated components Discusses the rationale and motivations behind making one’s own firearm Outlines what is currently legal and illegal under U.S. law, providing indicators for investigators for illegally configured firearms A Field Guide to Ghost Guns addresses the pressing need for a practical reference on the topic. The book provides police investigators and forensic ballistics experts a useful aid to understand legal aspects and to identify ghost guns, and the paraphernalia—tooling and machinery, and otherwise—indicative of gun making in a non-formal, factory setting.

Author : Jack Eller
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781837694075

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Gun Violence and Prevention - Connections, Cultures, and Consequences by Jack Eller Pdf

People are dying or suffering all over the world from the plague of gun violence, and countries and entire regions are reeling from the damage, instability, and insecurity that gun violence causes. Taking a global perspective on the problem, and identifying correlates such as drug trafficking, gun trafficking, state failure, ethnic and political conflict, terrorism and war, and the consequent rise of personal fear and insecurity leading to more citizens arming themselves or hiring armed security forces, the chapters in this volume look far beyond the United States, which monopolizes public and scholarly attention, to include India, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Africa. The chapters explore and compare histories of, causes of, correlates of, and responses to gun violence across this broad region, predominantly in the Global South, identifying commonalities and differences in the character, incidence, and attempted prevention of gun violence. The volume aims to inform readers about gun violence in these often-overlooked places and to encourage intensified quantitative and qualitative research into the geographical and historical diversity of such violence and the steps taken by various countries to curb it. Only with a cross-cultural and transhistorical perspective can we hope to lower the personal and social cost that gun violence inflicts on populations around the globe.

Author : Gregg Lee Carter
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1195 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313386718

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Guns in American Society [3 volumes] by Gregg Lee Carter Pdf

Thoroughly updated and greatly expanded from its original edition, this three-volume set is the go-to comprehensive resource on the legal, social, psychological, political, and public health aspects of guns in American life. The landmark 2002 edition of Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law was acclaimed for helping readers get beyond the sometimes overheated rhetoric and navigate the overwhelming amount of unbiased academic research on gun-related issues. Now, in light of the steady rate of gun violence and several high-profile shooting incidents, this extraordinary three-volume work returns in a timely and thoroughly updated edition. With over 100 new entries, the latest edition of Guns in American Society is the most current resource available on all aspects of the gun issue, including rates of violence, gun control, gun rights, regulations and legislation, court decisions, pro- and anti-gun organizations, gun ownership, hunters and collectors, public opinion toward guns, and much more. With expert contributions from the fields of criminology, history, law, medicine, politics, and social science, it gives students, journalists, policymakers, and researchers a foundation for their own investigations, while helping readers of all kinds make decisions as family members, potential gun owners, and voters.

Author : David Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1422244598

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The Business of Guns by David Wilson Pdf

The manufacturers, retailers, and vendors of guns do a brisk business each day in the United States. The millions of guns bought and sold add up to billions of dollars of revenue and thousands of jobs, boosting city, state, and national economies. Major manufacturers can churn out millions of guns in a single year, while tens of thousands of individual retailers make gun ownership available throughout the nation. On the surface, purchasing a firearm from a gun store in the United States requires passing a series of legal hurdles, including a background check. However, gun stores are far from the only venue in the country to purchase a gun. Gun shows and Internet sales make it possible to connect buyers and sellers with as little oversight as the sale of a television, reducing or even eliminating the security checks on the exchange of deadly weapons.

Author : D. L. Jobin
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781491871690

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Guns and Gun Control Exposed by D. L. Jobin Pdf

An easy to understand and informative guide to understanding guns, and the gun control issue. This book details the history of firearms and some suprising and fascinating little known truths behind gun control throughout the world and the people behind them. By looking at the past this book will answer almost any question you might have on this issue. After all, as George Santayana said, Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

Author : Hammond Satterfield
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-27
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781475986952

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Hand Guns, Concealed Carry, Gun Laws, Other Concerns, and Things You Should Know by Hammond Satterfield Pdf

My purpose and hope in writing this book about Handguns, Concealed Carry, and Legal Concerns is to impart to you knowledge to save you money. An even more important goal is to save you potenti al heartache; and most critical, to encourage you to protect your life and that of your loved ones. "Why and how," you ask? First, The Need: The FBI reported, "In 2010 there was a burglary every 15 seconds." One in fi ve women in a recent survey stated they had been a victi m of sexual assault. When resisting a criminal assault, an armed woman has a 400% better chance of escaping unharmed than an unarmed woman. Question: What's your plan? Just trust in Blind Luck? The Why: To purchase an inappropriate hand gun or two can cost hundreds of dollars. To run afoul of the law- that expense begins in the thousands of dollars. To be unarmed and unprepared to confront a violent att acker-that cost is incalculable. Remember: "Lightning and violence have one thing in common-they both strike somewhere." The How: There is no other single source, one volume book covering handguns, ammuniti on, holsters, maintenance, safes, safety, legal concerns, and miscreant misbehavior. This book is an effort to fill that void. If you are not certain that you need to know more, open the book to page IX and take a quick assessment of your knowledge. Thank you for giving me a look, and don't forget: "You make your choice and you take your chances."

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Crime
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Firearms
ISBN : PURD:32754069588485

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Pending Firearms Legislation and the Administration's Enforcement of Current Gun Laws by United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Crime Pdf

Author : Shannon Pete
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Crime prevention
ISBN : UCSD:31822024329302

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Hands Without Guns by Shannon Pete Pdf

Author : Deborah Homsher
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317451945

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Women and Guns: Politics and the Culture of Firearms in America by Deborah Homsher Pdf

This timely and provocative book looks at contemporary American women and their experiences with guns. Scrupulously balanced, this new paperback edition features a new appendix containing a wealth of primary source documents that help illuminate both the dangers and attractions of guns in our society.