Thoroughly updated and greatly expanded from its original edition, this three-volume set is the go-to comprehensive resource on the legal, social, psychological, political, and public health aspects of guns in American life. The landmark 2002 edition of Guns in American Society: An Encyclopedia of History, Politics, Culture, and the Law was acclaimed for helping readers get beyond the sometimes overheated rhetoric and navigate the overwhelming amount of unbiased academic research on gun-related issues. Now, in light of the steady rate of gun violence and several high-profile shooting incidents, this extraordinary three-volume work returns in a timely and thoroughly updated edition. With over 100 new entries, the latest edition of Guns in American Society is the most current resource available on all aspects of the gun issue, including rates of violence, gun control, gun rights, regulations and legislation, court decisions, pro- and anti-gun organizations, gun ownership, hunters and collectors, public opinion toward guns, and much more. With expert contributions from the fields of criminology, history, law, medicine, politics, and social science, it gives students, journalists, policymakers, and researchers a foundation for their own investigations, while helping readers of all kinds make decisions as family members, potential gun owners, and voters.

Provides a guide to Federal firearms regulations. Explains recent changes in Federal firearm laws & their significance. Includes sections on the laws, regulations, rulings, procedures & industry circulars; general information about firearms; & a question & answer section. Complete text of the relevant parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (27 CFR Parts 47, 178, & 179). Complete texts of the following laws: The Gun Control Act, The National Firearms Act, The Arms Export Control Act, & 18 U.S.C. para. 1715 (nonmailable firearms).

An in-depth analysis of the folklore surrounding gun use and the state of the debate in today's political climate.

Vols. for 1950-19 contained treaties and international agreements issued by the Secretary of State as United States treaties and other international agreements.

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index