Includes bibliographical references (p. 109-114) and index.

Guns and gun crime are widespread in America / Paul Harris -- The accessibility of guns leads to gun crime / Alan M. Ruben -- The accessibility of guns protects lives / David M. Huntwork -- The US constitution protects an individual's right to gun ownership / National Rifle Association of America, Institute for Legislative action -- The US constitution does not protect an individual's right to gun ownership / Marc Rubin -- Stronger gun control laws will save lives / Legal Community Against Violence -- Gun control laws will not save lives / Stephen E. Wright -- The background check system is ineffective in preventing gun violence / Colin Goddard -- An updated background check system will help prevent gun violence / Mayors Against Illegal Guns -- Students should have the right to carry guns on college campuses / David Burnett -- Students should not be allowed to carry guns on college campuses / Darby Dickerson -- Gun crimes cause serious harm to children / Children's Defense Fund -- The media disregards crimes prevented by defensive gun use / John R. Lott, Jr -- US gun laws fuel Mexican drug wars / Juliet A. Leftwich -- Cultural factors play a role in gun violence / Richard Florida.