Clayton Cramer facts for kids
Clayton E. Cramer is an American historian and author. He is known for his research and writings, especially on topics related to American history and law. He also supports the right for people to own guns.
Cramer played an important role in finding mistakes in a book called Arming America by Michael A. Bellesiles. His careful work helped show where the book had errors.
Who is Clayton Cramer?
Clayton Cramer is a writer and historian who studies American history. He is sometimes called an "amateur historian" because he doesn't work for a university, but his research is very detailed and respected. He has written several books and articles.
A Historian's Work
One of Cramer's most notable contributions was his review of the book Arming America. This book talked about the history of guns in the United States. Cramer found many problems and mistakes in the book's research. His findings were important because they challenged some of the ideas presented in Arming America.
Impact on Important Cases
Cramer's research was even mentioned in important court cases. For example, his work was used by a court in Texas in a case called United States v. Emerson. His research also helped inform the Supreme Court when they made decisions about the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment is a part of the U.S. Constitution that talks about the right to keep and bear arms. These cases were District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago.
Other Interests
Besides his historical research, Clayton Cramer has been involved in other areas. In 2008, he ran for a political office in Idaho. He wanted to become an Idaho State Senator as a member of the Republican group. However, he was not chosen in the first round of voting, called the primary election.
Cramer has also studied policies about mental health. He has looked into how rules about helping people with mental health challenges came to be. He has written a book explaining the history of these policies.
