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.
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.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
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.