The right to bear arms rights and liberties under the law

"An objective examination of the Second Amendment, focusing on the intentions of its authors, its evolution from America's beginnings to the present, and the views expressed by the courts. Annotation. Covering legal, political, and historical aspects of the Second Amendment and their implications for the controversy surrounding gun control, this book describes the origins of the right to bear arms, recent controversies, and legal challenges. Following this discussion, key people, cases, and events are described in alphabetical entries, important documents are excerpted, and a chronology is presented. Spitzer teaches political science at the State University of New York, College at Cortland."
"This volume examines one of the most enduringly controversial, topical, and riveting issues of public concern in America: gun control. It is a comprehensive and objective treatment, covering historical, legal, and political aspects of the Second Amendment's right to bear arms."@en