Sources
Firearm History-
This website contained a detailed history of firearms in America. It included specific facts about gun ownership as well as gun violence. It talks about organizations and people that have played key roles in the way people view firearms and also provides an overall view of some ways that America has began to shift it's views on firearms.
Haymarket Massacre-
This site tells the story of the Haymarket Massacre, a famous act of gun violence from the late 1800's. The site does an excellent job of explaining what happened and also gives a good list of other resources and websites that they found helpful. Unfortunately it doesn't provide much other information related to firearms on it's website.
School Shootings-
Yes this is a link to wikipedia. However, it was the only place that had a detailed list of all school shootings dated back to the 19th century. As always, wikipedia does a good job of providing many other sources to back up their information, but if you are weary of wikipedia then disregard this site.
Racism in Gun Control-
This website does a fantastic job of discussing every way that gun control could be seen as racist. It provides multiple primary sources and example of ways in which gun control is racist. My only qualm with this site is it is a difficult read and may be hard to understand without spending a significant time examining the article.
Evolution of Gun Laws-
This provided a history of gun laws as well as explaining why the Second Amendment was put in place. It starts with the first few laws that began passed the early 1900's all the way up until the late 1960's. It also shows the history of the politics at the time to explain why some periods had more success with gun control than other times.
George Bush Gun Control/Barack Obama Gun Control-
These two sites each contain information on each presidents proposals for gun control respectively. The Bush site tells about his personal opinions on gun control and what he was able to accomplish during his tenure in office. The Obama site describes his proposed plans for gun control, though they have not been put into action yet.
Michael Bloomberg on Gun Control-
This is an article by the Huffington Post which has Bloomberg's views on gun control and what he believes needs to be done to help prevent it in the future. He talks about his personal plan to help solve the issue of gun violence as well as providing many quotes from Bloomberg, as well as criticism of Obama.
Michael Bloomberg's Effect in New York-
This article by the Huffington Post discusses Bloomberg's effect on the crime rate in New York City during his time as mayor. It also has many quotes Bloomberg and several others about what he has done. It does not contain much other information about what Bloomberg plans to do or his stances on gun control, but it does contain many statistics about how he has lowered NYC's crime rates.
Smith and Wesson-
This links to the official Smith and Wesson website. Much of the website contains their products and all of there merchandise, but the website also contains a brief history of the company and how it began. It is a good website containing everything about their history and their biggest accomplishments, however it doesn't contain any primary sources or quotes put out by the founders.
National Rifle Association-
The official website for the NRA was very helpful. There is an informative page on it that has a detailed history of the NRA throughout the years since it's foundation in 1871. It also includes many current gun laws and the arguments the NRA has to fight these laws. There are many links to different articles that have to do with gun control, and videos of speeches of the NRA leaders. Finally, the NRA website includes hunting, competitive shooting, education and training, and military and law enforcement events. In is an excellent website in supporting the second amendment and pro-gun citizens.
This website contained a detailed history of firearms in America. It included specific facts about gun ownership as well as gun violence. It talks about organizations and people that have played key roles in the way people view firearms and also provides an overall view of some ways that America has began to shift it's views on firearms.
Haymarket Massacre-
This site tells the story of the Haymarket Massacre, a famous act of gun violence from the late 1800's. The site does an excellent job of explaining what happened and also gives a good list of other resources and websites that they found helpful. Unfortunately it doesn't provide much other information related to firearms on it's website.
School Shootings-
Yes this is a link to wikipedia. However, it was the only place that had a detailed list of all school shootings dated back to the 19th century. As always, wikipedia does a good job of providing many other sources to back up their information, but if you are weary of wikipedia then disregard this site.
Racism in Gun Control-
This website does a fantastic job of discussing every way that gun control could be seen as racist. It provides multiple primary sources and example of ways in which gun control is racist. My only qualm with this site is it is a difficult read and may be hard to understand without spending a significant time examining the article.
Evolution of Gun Laws-
This provided a history of gun laws as well as explaining why the Second Amendment was put in place. It starts with the first few laws that began passed the early 1900's all the way up until the late 1960's. It also shows the history of the politics at the time to explain why some periods had more success with gun control than other times.
George Bush Gun Control/Barack Obama Gun Control-
These two sites each contain information on each presidents proposals for gun control respectively. The Bush site tells about his personal opinions on gun control and what he was able to accomplish during his tenure in office. The Obama site describes his proposed plans for gun control, though they have not been put into action yet.
Michael Bloomberg on Gun Control-
This is an article by the Huffington Post which has Bloomberg's views on gun control and what he believes needs to be done to help prevent it in the future. He talks about his personal plan to help solve the issue of gun violence as well as providing many quotes from Bloomberg, as well as criticism of Obama.
Michael Bloomberg's Effect in New York-
This article by the Huffington Post discusses Bloomberg's effect on the crime rate in New York City during his time as mayor. It also has many quotes Bloomberg and several others about what he has done. It does not contain much other information about what Bloomberg plans to do or his stances on gun control, but it does contain many statistics about how he has lowered NYC's crime rates.
Smith and Wesson-
This links to the official Smith and Wesson website. Much of the website contains their products and all of there merchandise, but the website also contains a brief history of the company and how it began. It is a good website containing everything about their history and their biggest accomplishments, however it doesn't contain any primary sources or quotes put out by the founders.
National Rifle Association-
The official website for the NRA was very helpful. There is an informative page on it that has a detailed history of the NRA throughout the years since it's foundation in 1871. It also includes many current gun laws and the arguments the NRA has to fight these laws. There are many links to different articles that have to do with gun control, and videos of speeches of the NRA leaders. Finally, the NRA website includes hunting, competitive shooting, education and training, and military and law enforcement events. In is an excellent website in supporting the second amendment and pro-gun citizens.