Gun Safety and America's Cities: Current Perspectives and Practices

Legislative responses to mass gun violence have varied greatly across government bodies, with lack of communication or collaboration between officials hindering the implementation of effective strategies. This collection of resources outlines the state of gun legislation in the 21st century and provides strategies implemented across the U.S. The book is divided into three parts: essays from field experts, critical essays, and forecasts for the future of gun culture and politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2023
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

Government bodies at all levels, from local to federal, have responded to mass gun violence in the new millennium with a wide range of legislative measures. The lack of communication and collaboration between government officials hinders the implementation of effective strategies. In an effort to foster widespread solutions, this collection of resources provides an overview of gun legislation in the 21st century and highlights strategies implemented across the United States.

Combining a diverse range of perspectives, this book is divided into three parts that explore distinct but crucial aspects of gun legislation in the United States. The first section features essays by field experts that provide factual insights into modern gun ownership and its cultural implications. The second section comprises critical essays that outline the challenges and solutions related to guns and public safety. This section includes, in their entirety, relevant documents from the U.S. Justice Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms. Lastly, the third section offers multiple forecasts for the future of gun culture and politics. With the aim of connecting government workers at all levels, this volume extensively details the numerous new gun safety regulations enacted across the United States.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476682853