Required Reading
Cassidy, Kyle. Armed America: Portraits of Gun Owners in Their Homes. Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2007. Print.
Cassidy’s piece is a series of photographs, taken by Cassidy himself. These photographs contain approximately 163 persons, men, women, and children, infants to elderly. In addition to themselves and their firearms, they also depict their cats, dogs, parrots, rat named “Linus”, kilts, and tattoos of guns and other works of skin art. These photographs help to portray and represent “America’s Gun Culture.” This will help to further visualize how gun owners across the nation are ordinary people and give a peak at the simple values and ideals they possess.
Reich, Kathleen, Patti L. Culross, and Richard E. Behrman. "Children, Youth, and Gun Violence: Analysis and Recommendations." The Future of Children 12.2 (2002): 4-23. ProQuest. Web. 3 Nov. 2014.
Reich, Culross, and Behrman come together to create a piece that analyses children and their association with gun violence. This article refers to the many incidents involving gun violence and children. It goes into detail about the lethality and availability of guns when it comes to children. It references statistics surrounding these topics to create the idea that something needs to change. The authors then also reference possible solutions and recommendations for changes in order to create a better environment for children and a cohesive relationship between gun users and youth.
Unnithan, N, Mark Pogrebin, Paul Stretesky, Gerry Venor. “Gun Felons and Gun Regulation.” Criminal Justice Policy Review 19.2 (2008): 196-214. ArticleFirst. Web. 3 Nov. 2014.
Unnithan, Pogrebin, Stretesky, and Venor focus their writings and research around the concepts of gun users and the regulations that are currently in place surrounding firearms. They address the “shall-issue” gun laws that many states have adopted. These laws make it is easier for applicants to receive permits for carrying concealed weapons. The policy shift is based on assumptions regarding criminal behavior and positive consequences of the change. They address the different aspects of these newly instituted laws and go in depth of what they entail. They also refer to the possible repercussions of the laws and the negative views people have on them.
Smith, Tom. "Public Opinion about Gun Policies." The Future of Children 12.2 (2002): 154-164. Print.
Smith addresses the aspects of gun policies and how the public feels about them. He refers to the support for gun control, the specific policies that the public opposes to, and the prevention policies aimed at children. He goes into each subject detailing how each impacts the public as a whole. This piece will help to create a greater sense of gun control and its relationship with children. It discusses parents' opinions on gun policies, both positive and negative sides in addition to addressing the support for keeping guns away from children.
Erwin, Linda, Linda Jaramillo, Neal Rendleman, Robin Yurk. "Educating the Community about Violence Through a Gun Turn-In Program." Journal of Community Health 26.5 (2001): 331-334. Print.
Erwin, Jaramillo, Rednleman and Yurk address the different ways to educate the public about the gun violence. They propose a possible solution to the gun control debate and introduce the idea of a Gun Turn-In Program. The program entails voluntary surrender of firearms, educational efforts about violence, and institution of public safety policies. The journal addresses the actions that people are taking in order to help educate the topic of gun control and the consequences of gun violence. It also helps to further show the ideas of change and the educational aspect behind gun control initiatives.
Cassidy’s piece is a series of photographs, taken by Cassidy himself. These photographs contain approximately 163 persons, men, women, and children, infants to elderly. In addition to themselves and their firearms, they also depict their cats, dogs, parrots, rat named “Linus”, kilts, and tattoos of guns and other works of skin art. These photographs help to portray and represent “America’s Gun Culture.” This will help to further visualize how gun owners across the nation are ordinary people and give a peak at the simple values and ideals they possess.
Reich, Kathleen, Patti L. Culross, and Richard E. Behrman. "Children, Youth, and Gun Violence: Analysis and Recommendations." The Future of Children 12.2 (2002): 4-23. ProQuest. Web. 3 Nov. 2014.
Reich, Culross, and Behrman come together to create a piece that analyses children and their association with gun violence. This article refers to the many incidents involving gun violence and children. It goes into detail about the lethality and availability of guns when it comes to children. It references statistics surrounding these topics to create the idea that something needs to change. The authors then also reference possible solutions and recommendations for changes in order to create a better environment for children and a cohesive relationship between gun users and youth.
Unnithan, N, Mark Pogrebin, Paul Stretesky, Gerry Venor. “Gun Felons and Gun Regulation.” Criminal Justice Policy Review 19.2 (2008): 196-214. ArticleFirst. Web. 3 Nov. 2014.
Unnithan, Pogrebin, Stretesky, and Venor focus their writings and research around the concepts of gun users and the regulations that are currently in place surrounding firearms. They address the “shall-issue” gun laws that many states have adopted. These laws make it is easier for applicants to receive permits for carrying concealed weapons. The policy shift is based on assumptions regarding criminal behavior and positive consequences of the change. They address the different aspects of these newly instituted laws and go in depth of what they entail. They also refer to the possible repercussions of the laws and the negative views people have on them.
Smith, Tom. "Public Opinion about Gun Policies." The Future of Children 12.2 (2002): 154-164. Print.
Smith addresses the aspects of gun policies and how the public feels about them. He refers to the support for gun control, the specific policies that the public opposes to, and the prevention policies aimed at children. He goes into each subject detailing how each impacts the public as a whole. This piece will help to create a greater sense of gun control and its relationship with children. It discusses parents' opinions on gun policies, both positive and negative sides in addition to addressing the support for keeping guns away from children.
Erwin, Linda, Linda Jaramillo, Neal Rendleman, Robin Yurk. "Educating the Community about Violence Through a Gun Turn-In Program." Journal of Community Health 26.5 (2001): 331-334. Print.
Erwin, Jaramillo, Rednleman and Yurk address the different ways to educate the public about the gun violence. They propose a possible solution to the gun control debate and introduce the idea of a Gun Turn-In Program. The program entails voluntary surrender of firearms, educational efforts about violence, and institution of public safety policies. The journal addresses the actions that people are taking in order to help educate the topic of gun control and the consequences of gun violence. It also helps to further show the ideas of change and the educational aspect behind gun control initiatives.