Firearms Control

Auteur

Colin Greenwood

Texte du rabat

First published in 1972 Firearms Control is the result of research carried out at the Cambridge University Institute of Criminology, looks at the various problems involved in firearms control. The Author examines closely current legislation and current policies, showing the effort they involve and the product of that effort.

Résumé
First published in 1972 Firearms Control is the result of research carried out at the Cambridge University Institute of Criminology, looks at the various problems involved in firearms control. The Author examines closely current legislation and current policies, showing the effort they involve and the product of that effort.

Contenu

Preface Introduction Part I: A History of Firearms Controls 1. An Unrestricted Era 2. The First Steps 3. Between Committees 4. The Bodkin Committee 5. The Second World War and After 6. And so to Shotguns and Air Guns 7. Common Law Rights Part II: Criminal and Illegal Use of Firearms 8. Measuring the Problem 9. Assaults with Firearms 10. The Criminal Use of Firearms 11. The Real Measure 12. Accidents and Suicides Part III: Current Firearms Controls 13. Current Firearms Controls- The Law 14. Current Firearms Controls- The Practice 15. Current Firearms Controls- Policies, Effort and Effects 16. Conclusions and Suggestions Appendix Bibliographical References Index