The Tyranny of Gun Control [Paperback]

Jacob G. Hornberger (Editor), Richard M. Ebeling (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1997

The right to own firearms is one of the most fundamental, inherent rights of man. Not only do individuals have the natural,God-given right to own property, they also have the basic right to defend themselves from murderers, rapists, thieves, burglars,and other violent, antisocial people in society. Most important, individuals have the right to defend themselves from the oppressive, tyrannical acts of their own government. This book shows why gun control poses an enormous threat to the liberty of the American people. It is a must read for anyone concerned about the future direction of freedom in the United States.

This book shows why gun control poses an enormous threat to the liberty of the American people.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'The best thing about The Tyranny of Gun Control' is Jacob Hornberger's skill as a polemicist. Out of 14 essays, he owns five of them, including 'The Nazi Mindset in America' and 'Loving Your Country and Hating Your Government,' an amusing rhapsody on President Clinton's inability to fathom the attitude alluded to in the title. They really are something to behold. I founder myself rereading some of them for pleasure. A few samples: 'What would be President Clinton's position with respect to the War for Independence?... William Jefferson Clinton would have said to Thomas Jefferson: 'There's nothing patriotic about hating your government or pretending you can hate your government but love your country.'" -- Brian Bartels, Liberty magazine

"A must read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the true meaning of the Second Amendment--and how it came to be seen as a sine qua non of the Bill of Rights--The Tyranny of Gun Control is, in the final analysis, an essential work for everyone concerned about the fate of human liberty." -- Dave Carew, Tennessee Libertarian Party newsletter

"This book's 14 chapters offer an uncompromising look at tough issues such as the assault weapons scam, public and private terrorism, what the Second Amendment means, and more. The book's overall theme links the deterioration of American society to a failure of its citizens to adhere to the principles of freedom, but offers hope, because more and more Americans are questioning the socialistic welfare state that America has become." -- The NRA's American Guardian, April 1998

"We'll take one example among the dozens in this book. President Clinton has condemned Americans who criticize their government: "There's nothing patriotic about hating your government and pretending you can hate your government but love your country." Does Clinton occupy the moral high ground? Not after he confronts Jacob Hornberger, president of The Future of Freedom Foundation." -- Conservative Book Club --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 93 pages
• Publisher: Future of Freedom Foundation (December 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964044773
• ISBN-13: 978-0964044777
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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More About the Author

Jacob G. Hornberger is founder and president of The Future of Freedom Foundation (FFF). FFF's mission is to advance freedom by providing an uncompromising moral and economic case for individual liberty, free markets, private property, and limited government.

Mr. Hornberger was born and raised in Laredo, Texas, and received his B.A. in economics from Virginia Military Institute and his law degree from the University of Texas. He was a trial attorney for twelve years in Texas. He also was an adjunct professor at the University of Dallas, where he taught law and economics. In 1987, Mr. Hornberger left the practice of law to become director of programs at The Foundation for Economic Education, publisher of The Freeman.

In 1989, Mr. Hornberger established The Future of Freedom Foundation. He is a regular writer for FFF's monthly journal Freedom Daily, writes a daily blog, and other commentaries. His editorials have appeared in the Washington Post, Charlotte Observer, La Presna San Diego, El Nuevo Miami Herald, and many others, both in the United States and in Latin America.

Mr. Hornberger has delivered speeches and engaged in debates about free-market principles with groups all over the United States, as well as Canada, England, Europe, and Latin America, including Brazil, Cuba, Bolivia, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Argentina.

He has also advanced freedom and free markets on talk-radio stations all across the country as well as on Fox News' Neil Cavuto and Greta van Susteren shows. Recently, he has regularly appeared as a commentator on Fox News' legal commentator Judge Andrew Napolitano's Internet-based show Freedom Watch.

Mr. Hornberger is co-editor of five books that have been published by The Future of Freedom Foundation (www.fff.org).

Customer Reviews

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25 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Small Collection, June 10, 2000

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"silvervolf" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tyranny of Gun Control (Hardcover)

A small collection of pro-gun articles, that range from very good to average. The historian's review of Rome's effort to disarm an enemy (by trick)is almost worth the price of the book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compilation of essays about freedom., September 1, 2007

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B.B. "garage sell" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tyranny of Gun Control (Hardcover)

This is a must read for every American. Easy reading. I would never re-sell my copy and recommend a hardcover copy.

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gun Control is nuts, May 27, 2004

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Bryce A Prescott "bryceadamprescott" (Reno, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tyranny of Gun Control (Paperback)

One early reader wrote:
"Do you truly wish felons, terrorists, mentally ill, and other "disqualified" people can acquire firearms? Does the possibility of armed criminals scare you?

If you answered yes to either of those questions, or both of those quentions, then you believe in gun control."

Do you think felons and such care about gun laws. In interviews on 20/20 with prisoners they all answered that they dont care that they shouldn't have guns or carry them. Gun control is best summed up in this:
"Do you beleive honest citizens shouldn't be allowed to own guns?
Do you beleive owning a gun is immoral?
Do you think liberty should be limited?
Do you beleive self defense is immoral?

If you answered yes to any of those questions then you beleive in gun control and possible communism, socialism."

The truth is anti gunners always call anyone who doesn't agree with them a gun nut. Well Im calling them socialist/communist nuts!