The American Rifleman
Gun control, possibly the most heatedly debated subject of this generation greatly contributes to dividing of our nation. These two words, gun control, have the ability to light a burning passion inside an individual. This can be either a burning hate for the topic, or a burning wish for the elimination of firearms from our society. The National Rifle Association (NRA) magazine, The American Rifleman, has articles tailored for people with the former opinion. With over five million members as of 2013 (according to USA Today), the NRA is looked at by many Americans, and especially the media, as representatives of gun owning men and women in the US. I have been a subscriber to this magazine for a few years now. Upon some analysis I have discovered that the majority of this magazine is made up of advertisements that are disguised as articles.
On the first page of the magazine the reader is met by two ads, the first for a compact carry pistol, like most ads for handguns. The ad shows the different forms the gun comes in, such as one model with tritium night sights and a laser, and the different colors, stainless, “Bel Air blue” with a mirror polish slide, and black and silver. The adjacent ad is much more interesting. The top of the page reads “BALLISTIC LIE DETECTOR” in large bold letters. …show more content…
The most interesting segment in the magazine is called “The Armed Citizen” this section compiles 8-10 different stories of American’s legally defending their homes, property, and loved ones with their firearms. In the most recent edition the story of a seventeen year old girl who defended herself against an attempted burglar is told. Alongside her a seventy-two year old man who fought of carjackers with his concealed handgun, and a man who defended his wife and baby from a home intruder are featured. Every story cites a news source where the story was pulled from, showing the legitimacy of the
Gun control, possibly the most heatedly debated subject of this generation greatly contributes to dividing of our nation. These two words, gun control, have the ability to light a burning passion inside an individual. This can be either a burning hate for the topic, or a burning wish for the elimination of firearms from our society. The National Rifle Association (NRA) magazine, The American Rifleman, has articles tailored for people with the former opinion. With over five million members as of 2013 (according to USA Today), the NRA is looked at by many Americans, and especially the media, as representatives of gun owning men and women in the US. I have been a subscriber to this magazine for a few years now. Upon some analysis I have discovered that the majority of this magazine is made up of advertisements that are disguised as articles.
On the first page of the magazine the reader is met by two ads, the first for a compact carry pistol, like most ads for handguns. The ad shows the different forms the gun comes in, such as one model with tritium night sights and a laser, and the different colors, stainless, “Bel Air blue” with a mirror polish slide, and black and silver. The adjacent ad is much more interesting. The top of the page reads “BALLISTIC LIE DETECTOR” in large bold letters. …show more content…
The most interesting segment in the magazine is called “The Armed Citizen” this section compiles 8-10 different stories of American’s legally defending their homes, property, and loved ones with their firearms. In the most recent edition the story of a seventeen year old girl who defended herself against an attempted burglar is told. Alongside her a seventy-two year old man who fought of carjackers with his concealed handgun, and a man who defended his wife and baby from a home intruder are featured. Every story cites a news source where the story was pulled from, showing the legitimacy of the