Gives information on various types of gun crimes and discusses the laws of different countries and their attitude toward guns. Includes real-life examples and case studies of gun crimes around the world.

Includes index.

Gun crime - out of control? -- What is gun crime? -- What guns are used? -- Who commits gun crimes? -- Case study: killing sprees -- How much gun crime is there? -- Getting hold of guns -- Controls and penalties -- Arming the police -- War on the streets -- Solving gun crime -- Firearms in the crime lab -- Case study: the Washington sniper -- Tackling gun crime -- Case study: operation trident -- Gun crime in the media -- An ongoing debate.