Clayton Cramer facts for kids
Clayton E. Cramer is an American historian, author, and software engineer. He is also very interested in guns. He played an important role in finding mistakes in a book called Arming America. This book was later found to have research that wasn't honest or accurate. His work was used in important court cases. His research also helped the Supreme Court make decisions about the Second Amendment, which is about the right to own guns. He has a special degree in history from Sonoma State University. He lives in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, near Boise.
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About Clayton Cramer's Work
Clayton Cramer writes articles about the rights of people who own guns. He used to write for a magazine called Shotgun News. He also runs an online blog called ‘Civilian Gun Self-Defense Blog’'. On this blog, he shares stories from news articles about how people used guns to protect themselves.
Online Presence and Research
Cramer has his own personal website and a personal blog. These sites have links to his books, articles, and other writings. You can find his research papers on the Social Science Resource Network.
Public Service and Interests
In 2008, Cramer tried to become a state senator in Idaho. He ran as a Republican for District 22. However, he did not win the first election, which is called a primary.
Besides his work on gun rights and history, Cramer is also very interested in how people with mental illness are treated. He believes it has become too hard to get help for seriously mentally ill people when they need it most. He has researched this topic and written a book about how these policies started and what their effects are today.
Amateur Astronomy
Cramer is also a big fan of astronomy, which is the study of stars and planets. He has even created a special system for heavy telescope mounts. He calls his invention "ScopeRoller." These are lockable wheels that make it easier to move large telescopes. He makes ScopeRoller parts in his home workshop and sells them to other amateur astronomers.
