Gun Ownership Trends In The United States, 1973-2000

In the last half century, gun ownership has been one of the most hotly debated topics in the United States. The right to bear arms was written into the U. S. Constitution and into the hearts and minds of its citizens. During the last half century, however, numerous gun control laws have been enacted...

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Main Author: Ruckert, Jason Michael (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2004
In:Year: 2004
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