Wow, a study of three whole cities. That would not be trying to make the data fit preconceived notions now, would it?you gun haters are liars
you claim there is not enough crime to justify honest people being armed but yet claim there is so much crime that assholes like you demand more an more gun restrictions to supposedly stop all those criminals who don't exist in enough numbers to justify good people being armed
No I did not make that claim. I said that most people will not need a gun for defense, that is simply a fact. I have not however suggested that justifies disarming anyone, you made that part up.
most people don't need a fire extinguisher or air bags either
but if you do, and don't have one, the consequences are brutal. so its prudent to have a gun
No it is not prudent. Often having a gun makes it more likely you will be shot:
Carrying a gun increases risk of getting shot and killed - science-in-society - 06 October 2009 - New Scientist
Rather than just giving up your wallet you've now been shot. You just might be much more likely to be accidently shot than ever needing a gun. But then again there have definitely been people who needed one.
Crossfire s S.E. Cupp cites CDC on armed citizen safety gun control laws and buybacks PolitiFact
It goes on to cite studies that fall all over the map. Firearm legislation is associated with lower rates of fatal firearm violence. Except when it’s not. Even studies that show correlation have a hard time showing one thing causes the other.
It goes on to cite studies that fall all over the map. Firearm legislation is associated with lower rates of fatal firearm violence. Except when it’s not. Even studies that show correlation have a hard time showing one thing causes the other.
I see nothing wrong with the study and frankly it's common sense. If you are going to escalate a situation with a gun then if the criminal is armed you are just as likely to be shot as he is.
No I'm not. I'm fairly confident I have far more training in the use of firearms than your average dysfunctional loser of a thug. IOW, their odds are not very good if they choose me to be a government sanctioned victim
-Geaux