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• catalog abstract "The National Rifle Association enjoys a reputation for invincibility unequaled by any other private lobby. For more than three decades the NRA has handily defeated almost every significant legislative attempt to regulate firearms, thanks in large part to the political clout provided by their activist members, who once numbered close to 3 million. But though its reputation remains, the influence and power of the NRA has begun to fade. Membership is down to 2.6 million and. - as gun violence claims nearly 30,000 American lives each year - the group has lost several important gun-control cases in the past two years. Under Fire is the first in-depth, nonpartisan look at this important organization. Using a fast-paced reportorial style, Osha Davidson investigates the current troubles of this feisty, often fanatical, but quintessentially American, institution. Davidson examines such issues as the link between drugs and guns, the NRA's. Connection with gun manufacturers, its increasingly unsteady relationship with the police, and the growing schism within the organization itself. Effectively separating the NRA from the myths that so often define it, Under Fire portrays a gun lobby that is neither the Evil Empire its foes claim nor the super-patriotic defender of cherished American values that it holds itself to be. As he explores these conflicting identities, Davidson shows that charges made by each. Side are not merely harmless banter in an isolated political battle. In place of reasoned debate, both camps resort to insults and bumper-sticker slogans that tighten the deadlock on an issue with important ramifications for all Americans. At a time when a resolution to the crisis of unrestricted firearms seems to be of paramount concern, Under Fire offers true insight into one of our nation's most pressing concerns.".
• catalog contributor b4174184.
• catalog created "1993.".
• catalog date "1993".
• catalog date "1993.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "1993.".
• catalog description "- as gun violence claims nearly 30,000 American lives each year - the group has lost several important gun-control cases in the past two years. Under Fire is the first in-depth, nonpartisan look at this important organization. Using a fast-paced reportorial style, Osha Davidson investigates the current troubles of this feisty, often fanatical, but quintessentially American, institution. Davidson examines such issues as the link between drugs and guns, the NRA's.".
• catalog description "Connection with gun manufacturers, its increasingly unsteady relationship with the police, and the growing schism within the organization itself. Effectively separating the NRA from the myths that so often define it, Under Fire portrays a gun lobby that is neither the Evil Empire its foes claim nor the super-patriotic defender of cherished American values that it holds itself to be. As he explores these conflicting identities, Davidson shows that charges made by each.".
• catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-295) and index.".
• catalog description "Side are not merely harmless banter in an isolated political battle. In place of reasoned debate, both camps resort to insults and bumper-sticker slogans that tighten the deadlock on an issue with important ramifications for all Americans. At a time when a resolution to the crisis of unrestricted firearms seems to be of paramount concern, Under Fire offers true insight into one of our nation's most pressing concerns.".
• catalog description "The National Rifle Association enjoys a reputation for invincibility unequaled by any other private lobby. For more than three decades the NRA has handily defeated almost every significant legislative attempt to regulate firearms, thanks in large part to the political clout provided by their activist members, who once numbered close to 3 million. But though its reputation remains, the influence and power of the NRA has begun to fade. Membership is down to 2.6 million and.".
• catalog description "pt. I. The Rise of the NRA. Ch. 1. The Stockton Lesson. Ch. 2. The Early Years. Ch. 3. One of the Great Religions of the World -- pt. II. Cracks in the Empire. Ch. 4. The Bullet and the Badge. Ch. 5. A War in the Streets. Ch. 6. Holding Actions. Ch. 7. Enemies Within and Without -- pt. III. Gun Wars. Ch. 8. Drums Along the Potomac. Ch. 9. First Blood. Ch. 10. Palace Coup. Ch. 11. Operation St. Joseph. Ch. 12. The Last Battle.".
• catalog extent "xii, 306 p. ;".
• catalog identifier "0805019049 (alk. paper)".
• catalog issued "1993".
• catalog issued "1993.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "New York : H. Holt,".
• catalog spatial "United States.".
• catalog subject "363.3/3/06073 20".
• catalog subject "Gun control United States.".
• catalog subject "HV7436 .D38 1993".
• catalog subject "Lobbying United States.".
• catalog subject "National Rifle Association of America.".
• catalog tableOfContents "pt. I. The Rise of the NRA. Ch. 1. The Stockton Lesson. Ch. 2. The Early Years. Ch. 3. One of the Great Religions of the World -- pt. II. Cracks in the Empire. Ch. 4. The Bullet and the Badge. Ch. 5. A War in the Streets. Ch. 6. Holding Actions. Ch. 7. Enemies Within and Without -- pt. III. Gun Wars. Ch. 8. Drums Along the Potomac. Ch. 9. First Blood. Ch. 10. Palace Coup. Ch. 11. Operation St. Joseph. Ch. 12. The Last Battle.".
• catalog title "Under fire : the NRA and the battle for gun control / Osha Gray Davidson.".
• catalog type "text".