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Sigh. Thats beyond depressing.
So what's the magic number? How many justifiable homicides by homeowners does it take to erase all the suicides, toddler shootings, and homeowners murdering loved ones?
So what's the magic number? How many justifiable homicides by homeowners does it take to erase all the suicides, toddler shootings, and homeowners murdering loved ones?
You're never going to stop all those things unless all guns are banned, and all guns are successfully confiscated from all citizens.
For many of us, shooting is fun. It is quite rewarding to develop the skill to finally conquer the majestic clay pigeon. Then you can start on skeet.
Hunting is fulfilling. It is satisfying to fill you freezer for the winter through your own efforts. An animal killed in the woods has a great life with a quick bad ending. An animal you buy in the store on a piece of foam has had a horrid life, unless you are someone who goes out of their way (and pocket) to get humanely raised protein.
Hunting is not easy. It is a skill learned over time. I never deer hunted ~ it is to darn much work. I would scout and help hang stands. I would hunt birds, mostly grouse and quail.
I wonder how many of those suicides and accidental shootings were with 'assault weapons'. Probably not very many.
I'm beginning to think 'assault weapon' is some scapegoat category to demonize.
Your link is from an organization who doesn't even pretend to be middle of the road, or scientifically based. Everytown is a heavily anti-gun activism site, starting with their logo. As such, their comments and conclusions are opinions, not scientifically based.
It's not possible to measure how many people are suicidal, and how many have attempted suicide. All we know is the number of those who completed what are determined to be suicides, using a gun. We don't know the whole population of those with suicidal ideation, and it cannot be known with any certainty. We only know those who report to an agent that is required to keep and report those statistics.
It's absurdly easy for biased agencies to produce junk science to support predetermined conclusions. And even easier to persuade people with little scientific background that opinions in these articles and studies are somehow "real facts".
Sgt. Eric Pisconski said the extreme risk protection orders give police the option to disarm citizens when mental illness is suspected or when people are “exhibiting violent behavior.” It’s now the police’s job to determine whether or not those individuals should have access to guns.
The gun confiscation orders reportedly lasts for one year, but they are eligible for renewal.
There are deeper questions, too, that challenge gun enthusiasts like Pappalardo, as calls for stricter gun laws grow louder. Some ethicists talk about the importance of bridge building and compromise, while defenders of current policies say personal freedom and the right to defend oneself and one's family in a fallen world supercede other virtues. (Even robots, after all, have a right to self-defense, some people say.)
Responsible gun ownership is about education, safes and trigger locks, among other things. What does ethical gun ownership look like? And what should people thoughtfully consider before making the decision to buy — or keep — a gun?
The bill would change the language to "stipulate that no educational institution shall issue such written authorization to any teacher, professor, administrator, or other person who is not primarily employed as a school resource officer, law enforcement officer or security guard."
Senate Democrats said the bill would add protections in New York law if the federal restrictions on guns in school zones were to be lifted.
The so-called “school marshal program” would allow school districts to work with county law enforcement to deputize trained school personnel to carry concealed weapons during school hours.
Gov. Rick Scott has said he opposes arming school teachers, and the program is opposed by most of the members of the 28-member Florida Conference of Black State Legislators, who fear that black students could become disproportionately discriminated against by school officials carrying firearms.
The four-part package focuses on mental health, firearms safety, school safety and communication and includes what Galvano said was “the most frequent request” — to raise the age for buying a rifle or shotgun from 18 to 21.
He failed to note that many of the parents and thousands of activists who rallied at the Capitol also wanted lawmakers to ban assault weapons.
For many of us, shooting is fun. It is quite rewarding to develop the skill to finally conquer the majestic clay pigeon. Then you can start on skeet.
Hunting is fulfilling. It is satisfying to fill your freezer for the winter through your own efforts. An animal killed in the woods has a great life with a quick bad ending. An animal you buy in the store on a piece of foam has had a horrid life, unless you are someone who goes out of their way (and pocket) to get humanely raised protein.
Hunting is not easy. It is a skill learned over time. I never deer hunted ~ it is too darn much work. I would scout and help hang stands. I would hunt birds, mostly grouse and quail.
People from countries with strict gun control explain how life is different compared to the US
http://www.businessinsider.com/gun-control-in-other-countries-outside-the-us-2018-3
The only reasons I can think of for owning a gun, in order are:
1. To harm humans.
2. To harm animals.
3. Target shooting.
4. Collecting with no intention of shooting.