firearms

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The Second Amendment

1991
Traces the historical origins of provisions of the Second Amendment: the right to keep and bear arms, and the maintenance of a militia.

Age of the gunfighter

men and weapons on the frontier, 1840-1900
2002
An illustrated, informal study of American gunfighters, eschewing the romanticized concept of the men who lived and died by the gun, and attempting to portray them as they appeared to their contemporaries.

The complete book of hunting

a guide to game hunting, waterfowling and competition shooting
1988

Firefight!

the history of personal firepower
1989

Small arms

2013
Profiles an assortment of small arms weaponry, from assault rifles to sniper rifles, and details their features and uses. Includes full-color photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Concealed weapons

2011
A collection of fourteen essays about issues related to concealed weapons, discussing the evolution of concealed carry laws, whether gun-free zones increase instances of violence, if concealed weapons protect personal freedoms, national standards, permits, and more.

Freeze frame

2008
Fifteen-year-old Kyle believes he does not deserve to live after accidentally shooting and killing his best friend.

Guns and crime

2004
Contains ten essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to gun control, discussing whether gun ownership causes violent crime, and debating the effectiveness of several gun control laws, including ballistic fingerprinting.

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