15 years ago, Andrew McKevitt John D. Winters Endowed Professor of History Louisiana Tech University, I never thought he’d write a book about the history of American guns.
butAfter reading about a 1992 gun violence incident in which a 16-year-old foreign exchange student was shot. Yoshihiro Hattori He was shot and killed by the wrong door at a party. He became interested in gun violence in America and perceptions of its origins.
Those ideas influence his new book “Land of Guns” Explore gun control and distribution in the United States from a historical perspective.McKevitt investigated the factors that led to more civilian gun ownership than before. Second World War Until now, billions of guns Today it is in civilian hands.
upon Tuesday, January 30th fly leaf book An autograph session and panel exhibition were held. Special feature McKebitt She is also a journalist, student advocate, and legal expert. Panelists shared their opinions on this topic from a variety of perspectives. politics, history and law.
As a panelist, charlotte observer Opinion Deputy Editor-in-Chief Paige Masten she said it was fun Have the opportunity to listen to people whose fields of expertise are different from your own.
Masten, a UNC graduate, I took it After the university’s lockdown on August 28, she posted on social media platforms like X, sharing her perspective and feelings about the incident.she Said One of the most important ways to address gun safety issues is to inform people and increase awareness about gun safety. Penetration of gun culture.
The panel has andrew willinger, Managing director of Duke Firearms Law Center; his role is act as a neutral voiceprovides information about laws and regulations regarding different types of guns.
he Said To change the game when it comes to gun violence in America, it’s important to focus on effective and politically feasible interventions.
For UNC junior Kyle Ramsden; this included Whether it’s showing up to vote or keeping your loved ones up to date on gun control.Lumsden the work as president of students demand action UNC requires her to: attend NC general meeting He testified in support of gun safety at a session in Raleigh.