TITLE

Tools of terror

PUB. DATE

December 2002

SOURCE

Christian Century;12/18/2002, Vol. 119 Issue 26, p5

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Comments on the lack of gun control legislation in the U.S. as of December 2002. Outlook of the administration of President George W. Bush for gun registration in the country; Government officials who promote sensible gun laws; Role of churches in gun control.

ACCESSION #

8786957

Tags: GUN control;  FIREARMS -- Law & legislation

 

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