From Luby's to the Legislature: One Woman's Fight Against Gun Control [Hardcover]

Suzanna Gratia Hupp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2009

On October 16, 1991, Suzanna Gratia Hupp witnessed the tragic shooting of 23 people at Luby’s Cafeteria in Killeen, Texas, among them her parents. Ironically she had decided against carrying a small revolver—that could have dramatically changed the day's events—in her purse that day out of a fear of losing her chiropractor’s license if caught possessing a weapon. In this autobiography, she chronicles her evolution from a small-town chiropractor into a national icon for the right to armed self-defense. Her transformation into a high-profile, gun-rights activist began when her impassioned calls for the right of citizens to carry guns for self-protection thrust her into the middle of the gun-control debate. She repeatedly testified under oath against the ineffectiveness of gun-control laws that, in her opinion, disarmed law-abiding citizens, making them potential victims of criminals who did not obey the law. This position on gun legislation paved the way for a decade-long tenure as a member of the Texas House of Representatives, where, in addition to championing Second Amendment and privacy rights, she served as a member of the House Rural and Veterans and Military Affairs Caucuses, Chair of the House Select Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care, and Chair of the Human Services Committee.

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About the Author

Suzanna Gratia Hupp is a gun rights activist who has appeared on 48 Hours, CBS Evening News, and World News Tonight and has been quoted in publications such as People magazine, U.S. News & World Report, and the Wall Street Journal. She is a former licensed chiropractor and a former member of the Texas House of Representatives. She is a recipient of the National Rifle Association’s Sybil Ludington Women’s Freedom Award and was awarded a lifetime membership in the National Rifle Association by Charlton Heston. She lives in Lampasas, Texas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Privateer Publications (December 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096567844X
• ISBN-13: 978-0965678445
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #301,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Current Events > Gun Control

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic "must read" written by a true American hero!, December 12, 2009

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E. Lamp "Lamplight" (Arnold, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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For Second Amendment Supporters - and even more so, for those who are not - you must buy this book and read it! Suzanna Hupp provides a beautifully organized, clearly written account of how her tragic loss of her parents, shot in cold blood by a deranged killer in a Texas restaurant, led her to champion our Second Amendment constitutional right to self-defense across the United States.

It provides clear, rational arguments as to why law-abiding American citizens have a right to carry a firearm in their own defense and what can happen when no one but the "bad guy" is armed. It also provides a superb "how to" primer for those of us desiring to take back that right from our state legislatures who have taken it from us, as they have done in Maryland.

Ms. Hupp is a brilliant writer - clear, concise, no put-ons - with a knack for story telling that you will not soon forget. In addition, Ms. Hupp gives us something else that hasn't been front and center in our culture for a long time: Suzanna Hupp is a true American hero. She is the real deal - a doer!

She put her life on hold to champion this cause for us, incurring huge losses in personal income and self-sacrifice along the way. And she did so for one reason; because she believes so strongly in what she says.

I hope every law-abiding American citizen buys multiple copies of her book, spreads its word, and actively works to take back what was once rightfully theirs - their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Buy this book and I assure you, you will read it! I salute you Ms. Hupp, and I'd be honored to serve on your team any day!

E. Joseph Lamp, Ph.D.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A tale of tragedy to triumph, January 16, 2010

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R. Dorney (PA) - See all my reviews
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I saw the youtube clips. I had heard her name, but I did not know who she was or what she went through. I purchased this book on recommendation from Tom Gresham of guntalk. It was one of the best reads in a while. This book is not bogged down with trivial facts and figures. It takes a look at Mrs Hupp from a personal perspective.

This book is not: A factual run down of the Lubys Shooting. It is not a political perspective of her work. It is not a firearms manual. This is not an autobiography.

This book shows her personality and gives a brief background of things that formed her mindset. She goes though what she experienced that day at Luby's and the following weeks and years. She does talk about the politics from a personal perspective. Reading this book is like sitting down and chatting with a dear friend. The message is conveyed in a way that is powerful. The way she describes somethings are like you were sitting in the room and watching this transpire.

Love or hate guns this is a great read about an average person thrust into an extreme circumstance and her will to step up and work for what she believes in.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read, December 24, 2009

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Charles Michael Walker - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From Luby's to the Legislature: One Woman's Fight Against Gun Control (Hardcover)

They say that out of tragedy comes triumph. Well for Suzanna Gratia Hupp, it has. This is a must read. She has told the story of her life and the tragedy that fell on her and her family with skill and grace. She also tells of the struggle to fight for you and me as a speaker and legislator. She gives wonderful advice on how all of us can help in the battle to protect our families and our rights. This book should be required reading for all local, state, and federal politicians. But even more so for you!
Charles Michael Walker
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Utah Instructor