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Unintended Consequences

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Szerző: John Ross
Nyelv: Angol
Kötés: Puha kötésű
Kiadó: Omnia Veritas Ltd
Elérhetőség: Beszállítói készleten
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Unintended Consequences is a controversial 1996 novel by John Ross, an American gun rights activist...

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Szerző
John Ross
Nyelv
Angol
Kötés
Könyv - Puha kötésű
Kiadva
2026
oldal
746
EAN
9781805403586
ISBN
1805403583
Enbook ID
51247657
Kiadó
Omnia Veritas Ltd
Súly
1272
Méretek
178 x 254 x 38

Teljes leírás

Unintended Consequences is a controversial 1996 novel by John Ross, an American gun rights activist and former Democratic congressional candidate from Missouri.  The book blends historical fact with fiction to explore the evolution of gun culture, rights, and control in the United States from the early 20th century through the late 1990s. 

    • Plot & Themes: The story centers on Henry Bowman, a Missouri-based geologist, firearms expert, and competitive shooter, who becomes a target of federal agents after a botched ATF raid.  After surviving an attempted federal assault, Bowman leads a violent resistance against what he sees as an oppressive government, culminating in assassinations of corrupt officials and a nationwide uprising. The novel argues that government overreach-especially through gun control laws like the National Firearms Act (1934), Gun Control Act (1968), and Federal Assault Weapons Ban (1994)-inevitably leads to rebellion.
    • Historical Context: The narrative incorporates real events such as Waco, Ruby Ridge, and the 1933 Bonus Army march, using them to support its thesis that government harassment of gun owners leads to inevitable violent backlash.  The author claims the National Firearms Act was enacted not for public safety, but to reemploy tax agents after Prohibition ended. 
    • Controversy & Reception: The book has been praised by gun rights advocates as a "must-read" and compared to Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged for its ideological intensity. Critics describe it as a pulp melodrama filled with graphic violence and sexual content, and some label it a pro-terrorist manifesto due to its glorification of assassination and rebellion.  It was listed by The New York Times as one of the most sought-after out-of-print books in 2013. 
    • Author Background: John Ross (1957-2022) was a prolific writer and activist who wrote a regular column on gun rights and was known for his confrontational stance toward federal agencies.  He claimed the book was intended to prevent armed conflict by exposing government overreach, though its violent narrative has drawn criticism. 
    • Availability: Published by Accurate Press, the novel is widely available at gun shows but not in mainstream bookstores.  Used copies often sell for over $50, and new ones are rare due to limited print runs. The book has been confiscated by Canadian customs and is not shipped to Canada. 
    • Legacy: The novel remains a cult classic within the American gun rights movement and is frequently cited in debates over Second Amendment rights, federal overreach, and the potential for civil unrest.

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