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...y of Pennsylvania, and the American Enterprise Institute. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from UCLA, and his research interests include econometrics, law a ... and has authored five books, including ''[[More Guns, Less Crime]]'', ''[[The Bias Against Guns]]'', and ''Freedomnomics''.

...ffice of Amnesty International USA and was the communications director for the [[CSGV|National Coalition to Ban Handguns]]. ...d safety--guns and tobacco--he argues that firearms should be regulated by the federal [[Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]].

...of Columbia v. Heller]]'' as to the scope of gun rights ''vis-à-vis'' the states. ...ndment Foundation]] and the [[Illinois State Rifle Association]] sponsored the litigation on behalf of several Chicago residents, including retiree [[Otis

...ton Administration. The Michigan Militia Corps ('''MMC''') declined during the late 1990s and was essentially defunct as a statewide organization by 2000. ...re dangerous. This article is included to rectify misconceptions and give gun owners ammunition to shoot down those lies.}}

...barely drew a crowd of 100<ref>[http://archives.cnn.com/2001/US/05/13/moms.gun.control/ 'Million Mom March' draws 100 for gun control], CNN, May 13, 2001</ref>.

...ves]], revealed the eight percent figure, how it was calculated, and where the 90 percent myth arose from. ...control even if the laws are proven failures, and the administration found the 90 percent claim to be a useful cudgel. It was also a complete, utter, and

...hat could you possibly need with a gun? If you need protection, just call the police"'' ...'' to save lives and stop dangerous situations before people get hurt. But the key point to remember is that ''they are under no legal obligation to do so

... citizens to arm and defend themselves, [[gun grabbers]] predict blood in the streets. ... of law-abiding citizens. We shouldn’t let irrational fears blind us to the data.

'''The myth: "Private ownership of guns is not effective in preventing crime."''' '''The Facts:''' [[File:DGU vs criminal use.jpg|right|300px]]

...SA]]. For the [[UK]] organisation, see [[National Rifle Association of the United Kingdom]] ...vil liberties organization in the United States. According to its website, the NRA has "more than four million members."<ref name="members">[http://www.nr

...s distinguished from [[concealed carry]], where firearms cannot be seen by the casual observer. It is also called "open display." ... significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of

... individual's right of self-defense, gun ownership, and citizens' interest in maintaining public safety? ... regulate guns.<ref name = "spitzer">Spitzer, Robert J.: ''The Politics of Gun Control''. Chatham House Publishers, Inc., 1995</ref>

'''A Psychiatrist Examines The Anti-Gun Mentality<br></big> "You don't need to have a [[firearm|gun]]; the police will protect you."

! The [[Great UN Gun Debate]]: Peters v. [[Wayne LaPierre]]<br>Kings College, London 2004 ! colspan="3" style="font-size:120%; background:#efefef" |The Great UN Gun Debate (Pt. 1)

...131.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[AK-47]], the most ubiquitous automatic weapon in the world]] ...''' is an acronym, meaning '''Small Arms and Light Weapons''', a term used in "arms control" protocols to refer to two main classes of weapons:

...e been described by arms historian James E. Serven as "events which shaped the destiny of American Firearms." ==The Early Years==

... the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution." from "A Lawyer's Guide to the Second Amendment" by Steven H. Gunn, Brigham Young University Law Review, 1 ...but it has been contended that it extends to state jurisdictions by way of the Fourteenth Amendment.

... event (albeit only once, in 1900). The shooting sports are categorized by the type of firearm or target used. ... (now known as the [[Civilian Marksmanship Program]]) also participates in the National Matches at Camp Perry.

...of the term have notably included Kofi Annan, ex-Secretary-General of the United Nations. ...e that restricting the number of small arms in a conflict zone will reduce the number of deaths.

...ers practice sniper marksmanship at their firing range near Baghdad, Iraq, in 2005.]] ...b|right|200px|A Special Reaction Team with an [[M24 sniper weapon system]] in 2004.]]