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Shooters, myths and realities of America's gun cultures, by Abigail A. Kohn

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-212) and index

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Shooters

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

52838709

Responsibility statement

by Abigail A. Kohn

Review

"In this work, Abigail Kohn immerses herself in the world of "shooters." Emphasizing that not all owners are necessarily enthusiasts, Kohn travels directly to the heart of American gun culture. Frequenting gun shops and shooting ranges, and devoting particular attention to those whose interest in weaponry extends beyond the casual, she captures in detail how gun owners actually think and feel about their guns. Through her conversations - with cowboy action shooters at a regional match, sport shooters, hunters, with shooters of all ages and races - we hear of the "savage beauty" of a beautifully crafted long gun, of the powerful historical import owners attach to their guns, of the sense of empowerment that comes with shooting skill, and of the visceral thrill of discharging a dangerous weapon. Kohn brings out the myths, norms, and beliefs of gun ownership, stressing how values such as individualism, toughness, and liberty are intricately linked with the gun and exploring how these core values connect pro-gun ideology to wider cultural and political concerns."--Jacket

Sub title

myths and realities of America's gun cultures

Table Of Contents

Preface -- pt. I. The anthropology of gun enthusiasm. Introduction: guns in America ; The world of gun enthusiasm ; Cowboy action shooting -- pt. II. The meanings of guns. Citizen soldiers ; Cowboy lawmen ; Tough Americans ; Conclusions -- Appendix: [gun enthusiasm: questions for semistructured interview]

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