On today’s episode of The Oxford Comment, we explore the history of gun ownership in the United States and practical solutions for resolving contemporary gun violence. First, we welcomed Robert J Spitzer, the author of The Gun Dilemma: How History is Against Expanded Gun Rights, to share new historical research on America’s gun law history as it informs modern gun policy disputes. We then interviewed Philip J Cook, the author of Policing Gun Violence: Strategic Reforms for Controlling Our Most Pressing Crime Problem, who spoke with us about utilising the police as a strategic resource for reducing gun violence.

For more information on The Gun Dilemma, check out: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-gun-dilemma-9780197643747

For more information on Policing Gun Violence, check out: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/policing-gun-violence-9780199929283

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