Main description:

Separating facts from myths, his book brings together the widely scattered information that is required to understand firearm related deaths and injuries. It covers the development of firearms and the evolution of relevant government agencies and regulations. It provides a detailed examination of deaths and injuries associated with firearms organized by age. The author also discusses the collection systems and the use of forensic epidemiology methodology.

Contents:

History of Firearms in the United States. Age 0-4. Age 5-8. Age 9-12. Age 17-19. Age 20-24. Age 25-29. Age 30-34. Age 35-39. Age 40-44. Age 45-49. Age 50-54. Age 55-59. Age 60-64. Age 65-69. Age 70-74. Age 75+. Firearm Laws and Regulations. Gun Control Measures. Facts verses Fiction. Weakness in the Data Collection System.