The Gun Debate

The Gun Debate (2014) conveys a clear picture of how firearms are bought, sold, used, and policed in the US. It lists and fact-checks a number of key arguments used by both pro and anti-gun campaigners in the ongoing debate about the parameters of gun control across the country.

• People who want facts – not opinions – about firearms and their use in the US
• Americans seeking to better understand the current system of gun control
• Anyone curious about America’s unique relationship with firearms

Philip Cook is a professor of public policy, economics, and sociology at Duke University. Kristin Goss is a professor of public policy and political science at Duke University. Both have researched and published extensively on US firearm policies.