The founders' Second Amendment : origins of the right to bear arms / Stephen P. Halbrook.

Author/creator Halbrook, Stephen P.
Other author Independent Institute (Oakland, Calif.)
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago : Ivan R. Dee ; Oakland, Calif. : In association with the Independent Institute, 2008.
Descriptionx, 425 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesIndependent studies in political economy
Independent studies in political economy. ^A241680
Contents "The inhabitants to be disarmed" -- From the tea party to the powder alarm -- The arms embargo and search and seizure at the neck -- A shot heard 'round the world and "a cruel act of perfidy" -- "Times that try men's souls" -- "That the people have a right" -- "A musket to defend these rights" -- A constitution with no bill of rights? -- The "dissent of the minority" -- Virginia tips the scales -- "A majority that is irresistible" -- Mr. Madison's amendments -- The Bill of Rights in the states -- The great militia debate -- Old founders never die, they just fade away -- What does the Second Amendment say?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [339]-392) and index.
LCCN 2008001451
ISBN9781566637923 (cloth : acid-free paper)
ISBN1566637929 (cloth : acid-free paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks KF 3941 .H349 2008A ✔ Available Place Hold