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Guns
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 
 The Brady Campaign is "dedicated to creating an America free from gun violence" and working "to enact and enforce sensible gun laws, regulations, and public policies." The site offers information on gun-related issues (such as the Second Amendment and dangers of guns at work and school), and a summary of the gun laws of each state. Also find a blog, updates about state and federal legislation, and links to news and related sites. http://www.bradycampaign.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Hobbies, Recreation, Recreation, Social Issues, Weapons Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Gun Laws, Gun Control and Gun Rights
A directory of news, current legal cases, legislation, case law, statistics, and advocacy groups regarding the gun control debate in the U.S. The emphasis is on the legal questions raised and providing links both for and against. From the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/gunlaw.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Social Issues, Weapons Last updated Nov 14, 2008 GunHoo: Gun Pages Central
Searchable and browsable directory of annotated links to mostly anti-gun control Web resources. http://www.gunsgunsguns.com/gunhoo/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Hobbies, Recreation, Recreation, Social Issues, Weapons Last updated Feb 1, 2005 National Rifle Association of America (NRA)
At this site, you can join the NRA; keep up with gun-related legislation; find information on voter registration; and, by state or zip code, locate an NRA election volunteer coordinator who will organize pro-gun election activities. Also locate youth programs, firearms training courses, and information regarding shooting competitions. http://www.nra.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Hobbies, Politics, Recreation, Social Issues, Weapons Last updated Oct 16, 2000 Special Reports: D.C. Handgun Ban
Series of stories concerning the District of Columbia's ban on handguns, challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court in 2008. Provides news, a history of gun control timeline, and a graphic showing homicide rates in the District of Columbia and other major cities. Login (free) required for multiple viewings. From the Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2008/01/31/LI2008013101977.html Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Social Issues, Weapons Last updated Mar 27, 2008 |
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