Book · 2020 · Political Science
The NRA
The Unauthorized History
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According to Frank Smi in his book, The NRA: The Unauthorized History. At the same time, accidental gun wounds and deaths were on the rise, and three out of four Americans supported stricter gun control measures as a result.
Why people recommend it
Frank Smyth's book The NRA explores the complex history and political trajectory of the National Rifle Association. On Behind the Bastards, host Robert Evans utilized this historical work across multiple episodes, specifically in June 2022 and June 2025, to provide vital background context during discussions about Harlon Carter and the militarization of police forces. Reading from articles that cited Smyth's meticulous research, Evans illustrated the socio-political climate of the 1960s. He highlighted that during this period, accidental firearm wounds and associated deaths were steadily rising across the United States. Furthermore, Evans noted that this surge in casualties directly influenced public opinion at the time, resulting in approximately three out of every four American citizens supporting significantly stricter gun control measures in response to the escalating violence. By integrating these historical insights from Smyth's investigation, Evans aimed to ground the podcast's narrative in documented factual occurrences regarding American gun culture, legislative attitudes, and public safety debates during a transformative era in the nation's political development.
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Robert Evans According to Frank Smi in his book, The NRA: The Unauthorized History. At the same time, accidental gun wou… 2
“According to Frank Smi in his book, The NRA: The Unauthorized History. At the same time, accidental gun wounds and deaths were on the rise, and three out of four Americans supported stricter gun control measures as a result.”
“According to Frank Smith in his book, The NRA: The Unauthorized History. At the same time, accidental gun wounds and deaths were on the rise, and three out of four Americans supported stricter gun control measures.”
