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Arming America by Emory University history professor Michael Bellesiles was hailed by pro-gun control advocates because his work suggested that guns were rare and heavily regulated in colonial America. His book won widespread acclaim and publicity, winning positive reviews in the New York times, as well as the Bancroft prize, the most prestigious award for American history writing.

However, it appears that much of the data upon which Bellesiles based his claims cannot be independently verified.