"Every day, forty-eight children and teens are shot; of these, seven will die from gun-related violence. Everyone agrees that these statistics are horrific, and yet people disagree about how to reduce gun-related violence. Will more federal control of gun sales help? Or, as others state, will this lead to an uptick in violence among those who obtain guns illegally? This text introduces different perspectives about this important and timely issue. Experts, politicians, judges, and everyday people weigh in on this contentious issue, allowing students to analyze gun control from all sides"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes glossary.

What the experts say -- What the lawmakers and politicians say -- What the courts say -- What advocacy groups say -- What the media say -- What ordinary people say -- Conclusion.