Firing Back

The purpose of this book is to aid a person in answering questions about the right to keep and bear arms. You can compare the arguments and the facts (p.4). The author wants a society that is more peaceful and free. Chapter 1 explains why self-defense benefits society (p.9). Cramer learned how the corporate media lies about "gun control". Chapter 2 tells how people don't change their minds because of a sole event but because of experiences in the real world. Well-written letters can affect elected officials (p.11). He gives practical advice. [It is best to write a letter, then rewrite it the next day. You will think of changes. Review and rewrite on the third day and finish.] Page 16 gives good advice on a letter to the editor, and about personal responses (p.17). Cramer discusses local organizing (p.18). Those costs can be eliminated by keeping it informal with a low overhead. Cramer explains the advantage of joining the National Rifle Association. [It is a large group that is responsible to its members who elect their leaders. Unlike the "Gun Control" lobbies.] His advice on good manners is excellent (pp.22-24)! Chapter 3 has excellent advice on discussing topics. Cramer's comments are correct (p.34), but he doesn't mention corporate bias. Are newspapers always accurate? Chapter 4 is one of the most important. Reading a book on Classical Logic will help you evaluate reports in the media, such as news shows. Page 41 omits any mention of the "appeal to ignorance", often used in advertising. Page 44 tells about the trick of responding to a question with another question. [Some radio talk shows are skilled in distracting a caller. Just make a note on what you want to say and refer back to your topic when the host jumps to another topic. Consider the possible responses and your answers.] Chapter 5 explains why crime statistics are not 100% correct, and surveys are sometimes designed to get the results desired by the person paying for the survey (p.54). Chapter 6 tells why statistics from other countries are often flawed (p.63). Cramer provides data on the murder rates among different groups (p.68). He shows what was overlooked; some groups in Seattle had a lower homicide rate than in Vancouver (p.72). America's higher murder rates are balanced against higher suicide rates and repressive laws in other countries (pp.74-75). Those stories about "Children and Guns" are mostly cooked up (p.87). Chapter 8 tells why the true aim of "Handgun Control Inc." is ban all handguns. Who was its founder (p.90)? Does that explain its influence with the new media? Registration doesn't solve crimes (p.95), it is only for confiscation (p.91). That Haynes decision isn't "crazy", it merely proves that registration won't stop criminals (p.98). Registering bullets has problems (p.101). Chapter 9 discusses the "cost benefit analysis" argument. Who benefits from a loss of rights? Cramer exposes the false story about restrictions on handguns in Washington DC (pp.119-122). T

This book is an excellent way to inform oneself of their constitutional rights and arguments to win any gun debate. I recommend it with all my heart. It exposes the dirty tricks of the anti-firearm statistacs that gun control advocates have used. It also tells you the honest to god truth behind guns in america. If you haven't read this book and own a firearm you don't know the half of the damage that gun control advocates have done to the publics view on gun owners. I urge you to read this and have a accurate information explain to people the truth about guns in america.

The first part of the book is a short guide to gun rights activism, with advice on how to write letters to newspapers and elected officials, and other tips for activists. The much larger portion of the book covers various policy topics (for example, public health, crime statistics, various frauds perpetrated by anti-gun and pro-gun advocates). The information is presented in a clear, straightforward writing style, thoroughly supported by endnotes and other documentation. Thus, Firing Back is great one-volume source to help you write letters to the editor, educate your co-workers or friends about the gun issue, and turn yourself into a more informed citizen. Review by Dave Kopel, Independence Institute, http://i2i.org.