Gun Regulation and Legislation in America

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About Gun Regulation and Legislation in America

Gun regulation in the United States is arguably among the most controversial and heavily debated topics in American history. The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution states: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

This collection brings together more than 740 titles dealing with this difficult and important topic. Included are:

• Periodicals
• Key compiled federal legislative histories
• Congressional hearings
• CRS reports
• Supreme Court briefs
• Extensive bibliography
• And more!

Over the last several years, the United States has seen some of the deadliest mass shootings in history. In light of these tragedies, HeinOnline has made this collection of materials free of charge to all U.S. Core subscribers, academics, and other institutional libraries in order to provide a platform for research and promote civil discourse on the myriad issues related to gun regulation. Our goal is to facilitate productive discussions and help bring all sides of this argument together to effect positive change and present more senseless loss of life. We encourage librarians to share this resource openly with all patrons.

If your library holds material relevant to this collection and is willing to contribute to the project, please contact holsupport@wshein.com.

Important titles included:

• The Omnibus Anti-Crime Act: A Legislative History of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Public Law 103-322
• Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act: A Legislative History of Public Law No. 103-159
• Journal on Firearms and Public Policy
• Gun Control Act of 1968
• Briefs filed in Supreme Court Cases of gun control

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