| Contents |
Introduction -- A note to gun owners -- The problems. America's gun violence epidemic: the big picture in big pictures ; Gun violence and students: why it matters to you! ; Gun violence and marginalized communities: how is it different? ; Gun myths vs. gun facts: speak the truth when arguing for change -- Howe we got here. Gun owners: who are they, and what do they want? ; The Second Amendment: WTF is that all about? ; The NRA: its path to the dark side ; Changing laws: how the NRA messes with the rules -- The solutions. Reasons to hope ; How to fix it: six steps to protect ourselves from gun violence ; US models: what's working in states with strong gun laws ; International models: why the rest of the world thinks America is nuts -- Take action! Get organized ; Do something ; How to talk to family and friends about gun violence -- A final note. |
| Abstract |
Young people are suffering the most from the epidemic of gun violence - as early as kindergarten students are crouching behind locked doors during active shooter drills. Teens are galvanizing to speak up and fight for their right to be safe. They don't just want to get involved, they want to change the world. Enough Is Enough is a call to action for teens ready to lend their voices to the gun violence prevention movement. This handbook deftly explains America's gun violence issues - myths and facts, causes and perpetrators, solutions and change-makers - and provides a road map for effective activism. Told in three parts, Enough Is Enough also explores how America got to this point and the obstacles we must overcome, including historical information about the Second Amendment, the history of guns in America, and an overview of the NRA. Informative chapters include interviews with teens who have survived gun violence and student activists who are launching their own movements across the country. Additionally, the book includes a Q&A with gun owners who support increased gun safety laws. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Audience |
1060 Lexile |
| Issued in other form | Online version: McCann, Michelle Roehm, 1968- author. Enough is enough New York : Simon Pulse, [2019] 9781534442306 |
| LCCN | 2019009560 |
| ISBN | 9781582707013 paperback |
| ISBN | 1582707014 paperback |
| ISBN | 9781582707006 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1582707006 hardcover |
