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The Seven Myths of Gun Control: Reclaiming the Truth About Guns, Crime, and the Second Amendment | 
| Author: Richard Poe
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  45 reviews
Sales Rank: 507843
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.9 x 1.1
ISBN: 0761525580
Dewey Decimal Number: 323.430973
EAN: 9780761525585
ASIN: 0761525580
Publication Date: July 2001
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Product Description
Today, the right to own a gun is under assault like never before. Every time a firearm is used in a high-profile crime, calls for stricter gun regulation—even outright prohibition—are pounded into us by a press that has taken sides. In fact, when it comes to guns, journalists have clearly made up their minds. According to a recent study, television news stories calling for stricter gun laws outnumbered newscasts opposing such laws by a ratio of ten to one. In other words, we are hearing only one side of the story.
This is the other side.
"A blockbuster book every freedom-loving American should read." — Christopher Ruddy, editor, NewsMax.com
In The Seven Myths of Gun Control, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Richard Poe cuts through the blizzard of anti-gun propaganda and uncovers the truth about guns, crime, and freedom. He details the seven most common arguments used by gun prohibitionists, debunking each one with a wealth of statistical and legal data gleaned from top experts in the field of guns and gun rights. You will discover that, contrary to myth, the availability of guns leads to less crime, not more; that guns do not pose a special threat to our children; and that the Second Amendment is as vital to the lives and liberty of modern Americans as it was in frontier times. You will also learn how the current drive to further regulate and even outlaw firearms is a point-blank assault not only on truth but on freedom as well.
Provocative, accessible, and persuasive, The Seven Myths of Gun Control is a thoughtful and invaluable contribution to the national debate about guns.
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 Very good Read May 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a very well written and informative book. More people on both sides of the second amendment issue should take the time to read this book. It truly points the failings of the people of this country not to speak out when the government just continues to trample on their constitutional rights. It shows how the government will backdoor the bill of rights and the constitution so that we the people can be good little sheep and do as we are told. Its more than just the 2nd amendment thats being worked and this book shows a lot about what is truly happening to our rights.
A very convincing collection of arguments November 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a current student I read Mr. Poe's work with the kind of skepticism my professors have worked hard to instill in the core of my being. I read one argument and story after another thinking to myself, this is absolute garbage. What biased and utter nonsense. We'd have heard about all these atrocious stories and shocking statistics if they were true, wouldn't we?
I decided to research the stories and statistics in Mr. Poes book, and it resulted in the purchase and borrowing (from the library) of several books. I was shocked.
Not only does Mr. Poes work stand up to scrutiny, it points out a potentially serious flaw in his efforts.
Mr. Poe allows his bias to seep into his work, and this casts the cloud of suspicion I experienced when I read it for the first time. Because he wasn't able to remove his strong personal bias in favor of removing gun control, it is natural for the reader to interpret the hard to believe (but entirely true) accounts of horrific events that are virtually ignored by the media. If you can move past his strong bias, and investigate his work, you will share his bias when you are done.
If Mr. Poe could have eliminated the bias that bleeds through into his arguments he would have saved me a lot of time. But I'm very, VERY glad to have been prompted to research the issue as a result. I recommend reading this book to everyone that has any concerns about guns in the hands of private citizens. Whether you are for or against gun control, this book will provide you with the information necessary to further your own research and formulate better conclusions.
Very valuable, well-written book October 15, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I thought that this book was a very valuable read that covers a lot of material on a range of gun control related issues in a surprisingly concise and easy to read style. Definitely worth reading.
A Must Read August 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a must read by all who have a conceal carry permit. You need to know the legalities of what has happened in the past and what you may be facing in the future for those who argue that guns should be outlawed. You would be surprised by reading this book who is trying to take your right to own and carry a gun.
No such thing as reasonable gun control May 18, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The author chronicles what history has proved, that there is no such thing as reasonable gun control. History is clear on this matter. The author also is quite prophetic in his prenouncements prior to 9/11 and some to which he gave warning has come to pass with the Patriot Act...a necessary read for gun owners and the proponents of liberty.
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