Need CCW research material

[myself6]

Could anyone help me gather some research material for my sons english project. It seems that the teacher wants him to do a research project on CCW in wisconsin but has limited his information sources to .EDU .GOV and .MIL for internet, one movie (why a movie? that question is answered later), and one book.

The book is going to be "More guns less crime..."

Any good movies that are PRO CCW?

Are there ANY damn .edu or .gov sites that are PRO CCW and give stats??? I havnt found any.

I generally dont help the boy out with his school projects but the school is being unreasonable ( we all know why ).

Oh... The reason they allowed a movie is because they want the kids to watch bowling for columbine. When I heard that I about flipped.

hope someone can help with this request for resources.

[Badray]

I just showed "Innocents Betrayed" last night to about 30 people. This group is pro gun and pretty well educated, but this movie presented info that they didn't even know.

I highly recommend this movie to everyone - pro and anti gun alike. It will strengthen the resolve of the 'pros' and if they have any gray matter at all, just may wake up some of the antis.

[Freedom2specul8]

whoops, that link no longer works..as I said..some of the fr links and articles are just no longer available. Bummer

But I did find this as an alternative..it's his entire testimony...

"TESTIMONY OF DARRELL SCOTT, FATHER OF TWO VICTIMS OF COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING, BEFORE THE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIME FOR THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THURSDAY, MAY 27,1999, 2:00 P.M. 2141 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BLDG"

http://www.care-nurse.com/columbine/scott.html

[neverdem]

Give a holler to CATO!

[blackie]

Be Well ~ Be Armed ~ Be Safe ~ Molon Labe!

[Shooter 2.5]

One of the anti reps tried to say that Texas CCW holders were convicted at a much higher rate than other citizens. The Texas Department of Public Safety was so enraged by those comments they had to include the real statistics on their webpage. It's here.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/crime_records/chl/convrates.htm

[Freedom2specul8]

http://www.uh.edu/~dbarclay/rm/websites.htm
Selected Internet Sites on Gun Control

[Hat-Trick]

A good and recent study regarding the impact of gun control and it's effect on violent crime in Australia, England, and Canada can be found at:

http://www.fraserinstitute.ca/shared/readmore.asp?sNav=nr&id=570

[Shooter 2.5]

A movie?

Take the class to see "Wrong Turn" with Eliza Duchku.

If the entire class isn't screaming for the so-called hero to pick up the patroling officer's gun toward the end of the movie, there's no hope for them.

[Cobra Scott]

Why are you uptight?

Break out the camcorder and make your own movie, in which you cite the relevant passages from the sources you know will support the thesis. Bases covered.

[Freedom2specul8]

http://www.wizard.net/~kc/firearms.html
Right2Arms: lots of links

http://www.guncite.com/

[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

Innocents Betrayed is available throught JPFO by calling 1-800-869-1884 or online at http://jpfo.org

It would be perfect to offset the lies of the immensely fat scum Moore.

[OXENinFLA]

http://www.packing.org/

[Eaker]

Great link Shooter!!!!

Thanks!

[TheAngryClam]

For the movie, nothing beats Red Dawn.

[ninenot]

As you have noticed, there are some REALLY good research guys on FR.

My son was also given a similar assignment in college. Since his teacher is solidly anti-, I suggested that he write a paper demonstrating that based on the recent WI Supreme Court ruling which legitimized home- and work- concealed carry (if needed...) AND the very real possibility that another case could come up (carrying BETWEEN home and work), and then another, etc., etc.,--

that Wisconsin could wind up with concealed carry by Supreme Court rulings--but WITHOUT the licensing aspect now provided by the Bill.

An interesting, non-offensive possiblity for your son.

[Donaeus]

Not that I disagree with Lott, or his book, but liberals have convinced themselves that Lott's work has been "debunked."

I've heard the same thing and there is at least one individual who is trying to discredit Lott personally and professionally. I haven't read any of Kleck's work but have heard him referenced many times in the CCW debate. A book I found extremely helpful is a collection of personal accounts by individuals who successfully defended themselves with CCW:

The best defense : true stories of intended victims who defended themselves with a firearm. Waters, Robert A.

212 p. ISBN : 1888952970 (pbk.)$14.95 Nashville, Tenn. : Cumberland House, c1998.

Subject Heading(s) : Firearms--United States--Use in crime prevention--Case studies. Self-defense--Case studies.

I will make one caveat about the book--it contains some very graphic material. It is not presented sensationally, its intent is to impress on readers' minds the extreme danger the victims faced. This book is an excellent source of case studies because Waters collected accounts from the broadest cross-section of individuals possible. One of the men interviewed, a Vet from Houston, was an integral part of getting CCW legislation passed in Texas. If you do want to use the book and can't get access to it, let me know and I'll do what I can to electronically transfer the information to you.

I will keep looking for websites. Having only .edu, .gov and .mil sites to choose from is making this quite a challenge. One I'm sure that wasn't lost on your son's teacher.

[Freedom2specul8]

I would like to ditto eaker's reply....excellent link! I've never seen such plain language spoken from a govt website. Amazing. :)

[chuknospam]

btt

[xm177e2]

try gunowners.org, they have lots of info

[Donaeus]

In case I don't have a chance to look them up, check out Vermont and Alaska government webpages. These states are very protective of 2nd Amendment rights as shall-issue states. There is also a small town in Kansas that has recently passed a city ordinance requiring every household in their jurisdiction to maintain a firearm and ammunition at all times or they would be fined. Check www.lauraingraham.com, she interviewed one of their deputies last week.

Good luck with this project and remember FReepers are only a post away.