Try this. Of the 14,023 gun deaths in 2018 only 416 were by rifles (assault guns) or shotguns. There were 200 more deaths by hands and feet than were killed by rifles (assault guns). There were 1099 more deaths by knifes and cutting instruments than by rifles (assault guns) or shotguns. https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u....018/tables/expanded-homicide-data-table-8.xls
Forgive me if I ramble a little here but it’s not the simple subject too many claim. Rather than screaming get rid of guns, stopping criminals, immigrants, crazy people from having them or arming everyone is an answer maybe we should look at where our society is. You can’t and shouldn’t eliminate private arms ownership period. Not only does the 2nd amendment as interpreted prevent it but it goes against our very roots as a nation. That doesn’t mean there can’t be restrictions; there already are. What restrictions should be debated. However the simple language used currently by both sides does nothing to advance the discussion. Frankly I would be comfortable with limitations on magazines and ammunition type that limit the lethality. I would also support more delays and checks before transfer of a gun. I think mandatory training in gun and hunter safety no matter how many guns one already has is a good idea. Im very supportive of extreme limitations on open and concealed carry permits. However no proposal that only considers limitations will solve this problem. We have devolved as a society in the last 50 years. We are courser more inclined to violence and more accepting of violence on just about every level. The examples are legion and range from violence in video games to the celebration of violence in all media. The loss of confidence and respect for local, state and national institutions has morphed too many into believing that they are the ones who can take matters into their own hands. I don’t believe we suddenly have more crazy people or people who are violent than we’ve had in the past. The reins and social expectations have been loosened in a way that makes acting out acceptable and no one is held accountable. The way we use language adds to the problem. If words are violence then it’s an easy and short path to real violence. That is but an example of what I mean. Frankly there is no single solution. Yes there can be limitations on guns in general. They shouldn’t be a national action but on a state and local level. However if anyone believes that action on guns alone is a solution they’re either fooling themselves or trying to fool others. Likewise arming everyone and focusing strictly on mutually assured destruction or putting every criminal in jail is no more of an answer.
Wrong again, the common theme is the criminal. The difference between some thug (white, black, hispanic it really doesn't matter) or some mentally unstable tranny and the rest of the gun owners isn't the gun, it is the propensity to commit crime.
You know what else is factual? Laws to require background checks have not been passed. That is the very least that could be done.
Unless it's not. 5 dead in bow and arrow attack at Norway supermarket Lets ban/restrict some of our earliest hunter/gathering tools.
Good means we have same fire power as an evil guy with one. Also if Bod forbid we have to fight our own government. Notice you didn't mention that the English firearms were not AR's but muskets too. You can revise and extend your remarks if you like.
