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Apr 23, 2024
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CRM 348 - Gun Control: Crime, Law, Policy Criminological, legal, historical, policy and political consequences of the gun issue in America. Historical and contemporary gun habits, the crime and self-defense debates, the role of the Second Amendment's "right to bear arms," the gun culture, public attitudes, interest groups, federal gun laws, contemporary political controversies and the effectiveness of gun control measures. Also listed as POL 348. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the impact of history, law, culture and politics on the modern gun debate.
- Explain the impact of the Second Amendment and law on gun habits, practices, rights and policies.
- Explain the criminological consequences of gun habits on American safety and life.
- Explain the role of the branches of government, federalism and public opinion on gun law and gun practices.
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