Annotated Bibliography Entry 1

Dolan , Edward, and Margret Scariano. Guns in the United States. 1sted.,. New York, New York: Moffa,Inc., 1994. 27-32.

The book Guns in the United States told how in some instances having a gun helped protect the victim. An intruder entered a woman’s house and choked her. She fell to the ground and pulled a shotgun out from under her couch scaring the intruder away.

“ The Second Amendment says that: A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

This is important because when in past history it shows when peoples guns have been taken away it has taken the freedom to rebel against the corrupt government. Just like Hitler did in Germany.



This book Guns in the United States chapter 3 was amazing, in just a few pages it expressed many of my views. Before I had read these few pages, I had written how Hitler had taken guns and the control of the people. I couldn’t believe it. It was as if the author had read my thought’s completely while writing his chapter. I liked how he quoted James Burgh who was a British Author who wrote Political Disquisitions said

“ The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and a slave.”

That statement is so true because with out the ability to protect yourself you are at the mercy’s of anyone.

Annotated Bibliography Entry 2

Henderson, Harry. Gun Control. revised edition. New York: Facts On File inc., 2005. 62-63.

This was a legal case about a man driving on public roads, with a pistol in his glove compartment, in a state, that requiring a permit issued by the Sheriff to carry a loaded handgun in a car. The man’s permit was rejected and he appealed the decision to the courts. The court saw two problems. One does the constitution give some one the right to have a loaded gun on a public highway. Two does travel on a public high way put your safety at risk to the extent to require self defense with a gun. The court said he doesn’t have the right to carry the gun for self-defense and there’s not a personal safety hazard on public roadways.

I don’t agree with the sheriff or the court. They don’t have the knowledge to know if he feels endanger on the high way or not. Also, they are not available to protect him in case of danger. Police departments are not responsible to provide protection to citizens. This leaves the individual responsible for there own defense of life, and liberty. The Second Amendment doesn’t say where or when you can’t carry your arms (guns).

Annotated Bibliography Entry 3

LaPierre, Wayne. Gun Control Opposing Viewpoints. Michigan: Thomson and Gale, 2007. 27-31. Print.

In this book, Gun Control Opposing Viewpoints has different points the viewpoint I read was “The Threat of Guns in the Home Is Exaggerated”. It told the statistics and shocking is that “ The number of toddler who die from gun accidents is far less than the five hundred children who die in swimming pools each year”. The article told that what has helped in lowering accidental deaths from guns was the Eddie Eagle Gun Safe Program. They did the program in elementary schools teaching children to “ STOP, DON’T TOUCH, LEAVE THE AREA AND TELL AN ADULT if they see a gun.” Because they educated the children, it has lowered accidental death of children from guns.

The issue with children being killed accidentally from guns is one point that people against having guns use. They think one way to protect the children is to not have guns. However, what they really should focus on is educating children about guns. Just like children are taught about drugs, fire, and emergencies. I was very impressed with the Eddie Eagle program “ since its introduction in 1988, the program has reached more than sixteen million children”. It has helped lower the accidental gun deaths of children.


Annotated Bibliography Entry 4

Dolan, Edward. Guns in the United States. New York, New York: Moffa,Inc, 1994. 68-70

The article in the book Guns in the Untied States titled Woman and Guns was fun and interesting to read.
“ The NRA estimates seventeen million women own guns.” The reason behind this is that women realize they can’t always depend on protective men to save them from nasty disgusting creepers. Gun seller’s and gun manufacturers are realizing woman’s desires for guns. With that in mind, they have made accessories and more feminine looking guns. They have also have a Woman’s & Guns magazine which tell about “basic fire arms lessons, how to pick a weapon, answers to legal questions and tips on gun safety”.

I enjoyed reading this article because of how the gun manufactures have changed the guns to make it easier for woman to use and carry them. They gave them ways to conceal the gun by having ankle holster, thigh holster, specially made purses and fanny packs. It was surprising how many women have bought guns. Way to go girls! I think it is great that woman are protecting themselves with guns.

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How do people expect to keep guns out of the hands of the criminals? We can’t its impossible. That is why we need to be able to protect ourselves every second of the day by carrying a gun. We need the sense of security that guns offer. Reading all the stories about how just having a gun scared the predator away. If we could just get the criminals scared enough that we could be caring a gun they would stop for fear of being blown away. The people who own guns legally aren’t the problem they are the ones making sure that they are safe. Having a neighbor’s house broken into last summer, it has now been a fear of mine to have that happen. It makes you feel violated and scared in your own home. Your home is where you should feel the safest. That is why when I am old enough I will have a carry permit. That way I will not be a victim. We hear about shootings and think if only there had been someone who had a gun with them to stop the rampage sooner many innocent lives might be saved.



Interview Questions

What are your opinions on gun control?
Did you have friends that were shot by criminals?
As a former police officer, did you rather not have citizens have guns?
How often did you hear about children accidentally shooting themselves or others?
What were your instructions if a criminal had a gun?
Where you allowed shooting or did you need to have them shoot first?
What did you think about civilians taking the law into there own hands?
Would you encourage people to have guns?
Do you think it is okay to shoot at any intruder who enters your house?

( I didn’t have enough time to interview but I will)