RACIST GUN LAWS AND THE SECOND AMENDMENT

Essay that examines the historical connection between racism and American gun laws and explores its implications for interpreting the Second Amendment today.

The Deadly Intersection of White Supremacy and Firearms

Virtual symposium on the complex and deadly intersection of white supremacy, political violence, guns and the Second Amendment.

Gun Culture Has Always Been About White Supremacy

Article that explores the deep-rooted relationship between American gun culture and white supremacy.

The racist roots of gun control

Historical evidence that racism underlies gun control laws and that throughout much of American history, gun control was openly stated as a method for keeping Black and Hispanic people "in their place."

The Second Amendment: Toward an Afro-Americanist Reconsideration

Legal paper from 1991 that suggests that the Second Amendment needs to be explored with an eye toward subcultures in American society who have been less able to rely on state protection.

Guns, Democracy, and the Insurrectionist Idea

Book from 2009 that, argues, among other things, that the American debate over guns should be framed as a discussion about America’s civic health.

HOW SECOND AMENDMENT EXTREMISM LED TO JANUARY 6

Brady report that examines the role U.S. gun culture and policy played in laying the foundation for the January 6 insurrection.

PINK PISTOLS/OPERATION BLAZING SWORD

Grass-roots organization dedicated to helping everyone, but especially queer people, become responsible firearm owners. Offers queer-friendly volunteer firearm educators who teach the basics of firearm safety, operation and ownership for no cost and without judgement for your race, gender, sexual orientation, biology, faith, or manner of dress.

Racial Resentment and Whites’ Gun Policy Preferences in Contemporary America

Scientific study investigating how and why racial prejudice can fuel white opposition to gun restrictions. The authors conclude that the American gun rights narrative is color-coded and evocative of racial resentment.