Gun Control: Background Checks and Assault Weapons

Gun control is one of the most controversial and emotional issues in many countries, with debate often focusing on whether restrictions on an individual's right to bear arms are a restriction on liberty and whether there is a correlation between guns and crime. Chapter 1 provides an overview of federal firearms background check procedures and an analysis of recent legislative action. Chapter 2 discusses assault weapons and examines options for dealing with these particularly dangerous weapons of war.