The Seven Myths of Gun Control: Reclaiming the Truth About Guns, Crime, and the Second Amendment

by Richard Poe

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.

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.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

304 pages, Hardcover

First published June 12, 2001

About the author

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Richard Poe is a New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, filmmaker, and award-winning journalist. He has worked nearly 30 years as a writer, reporter, editor, columnist and blogger, and appears frequently on national radio and TV talk shows.

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Reviews

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

All Americans should read this book. The beginning is a bit meandering, but once you get into it, this book is a methodical explanation of why we need the 2nd amendment.

[Paul Froehlich · Rating 2 out of 5]

People prefer to read sources that agree with them rather than sources providing credible disagreement. Those seeking a dispassionate analysis of the gun issue won’t find it in this book. They would be better served by reading Out of Range: Why the Constitution Can't End the Battle over the Second Amendment by Mark Tushnet (Oxford U Press, 2007). By contrast, The Seven Myths of Gun Control is a polemic for one side of the debate; consequently, it will be read mainly by gun enthusiasts to reinforce their views.

Richard Poe makes some good points while refuting what he calls the myths. On the other hand, the selectivity needed to make his points means that he leaves out disconfirming evidence and inconvenient truth.

[Jaron Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Join the Gun Owners of America.

Guns save lives, lower crime, and keep people free. Richard Poe gives it to you Straight.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book as a gift for Josh. He hadn't picked it up yet so I decided to check it out last weekend. I couldn't put it down after the first chapter. It was totally different than what I expected. It talked more about the Second Amendment than anything else. I think everyone should read this book! It is full of good information.

I'm on the last 30 pages and Josh can't wait for me to get done so he can read it now!

[La Fay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book makes great points about gun control. I think everyne should read this one.

[Curtiss · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic defense of our Second Ammendment Rights.