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Since the birth of their nation US-Americans have seen their constitutional rights to keep and bear arms as inalienable as the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. While the United States has evolved into a global superpower, the love of firearms of its citizens has not diminished since the frontier days. In fact, in face of the recent economic recession people in USA are arming themselves more than ever, while the debate on what effect the increasing number of gun owners will have on crime, continues. This book gives a comprehensive overview of gun-related issues in the United States.

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