Fiery Issue of Gun Control: Voices For and Against

• NCJ Number: 133203
• Journal: Law Enforcement Technology Volume: 18 Issue: 9 Dated: (October 1991) Pages: 18-20,22
• Author(s): K D Cavanaugh; W H Harris; P McGuire; L Pyle; P Sturgill; J Muchnick; C Gruber; D Stokes; D Stephens; N Spain; H Williams; L P Brown
• Date Published: 1991
• Length: 4 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Legislation/Policy Analysis
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

These articles present the views of police chiefs, other law enforcement personnel, citizen groups, and others who either support or oppose gun control

Abstract

Supporters argue that a waiting period and background check prior to gun purchase are desirable. One argues that handguns and assault weapons should be banned from private individuals except for police and weapons collectors, with special provisions for target shooters at registered ranges. Opponents argue that citizens should be taught to determine their own fate and that the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to bear arms. They support more stringent penalties for offenders convicted of a crime involving firearms and assert that recent legislation will not improve crime control. Photographs