"This anthology of stories from acclaimed young adult authors examines the thought-provoking issues of gun violence, gun control, and gun ownership"-- Provided by publisher.

Roach / Walter Dean Myers -- Embraced by raven arms / Tim Wynne-Jones -- Shoot / Gregory Galloway -- The bodyguard / Ron Koertge -- Fight or flight / Alex Flinn -- Certified deactivated / Chris Lynch -- Love packs heat / Eric Shanower -- The dragon / Francesca Lia Block -- The babysitters / Jenny Hubbard -- The battle of Elphinloan / Elizabeth Wein -- Dark hobby / Edward Averett -- The gunslinger / Peter Johnson -- Heartbreak / Joyce Caraol Oates.