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• 50% of Firearms Used in Crimes Come from Family and Friends, Or Straw Purchases

  

  When I read about tragedies like the death of this young woman, I have to wonder where the criminals responsible for this firearm violence got the guns they... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2011 DEBATE

• Update: Muzzle- Loading Rifle Accidental Discharge Killed the Ohio Amish Girl

  

  The issue of where a projectile from a firearm goes was the subject of recent posts and comments, particularly as to the lack of safety in firing a hand gun in ... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2011 DEBATE

• Long Term Trends in Homicide - A Decline IS NOT from MORE GUNS!

  

  I found the post and graphs below on a site called Marginal Revolution. It is interesting in that it tracks comparative trends in homicides. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 DEBATE

• Another Minnesota Shooting

  Another example of domestic gun violence. Another example of why we should have fewer firearms. From the Star Tribune: Lake City students go home after suspecte... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 DEBATE

• More Gun Violence, This Time in Amish Ohio

  

  One more person who would not be dead if there were fewer firearms. While it is possible this was a murder by another member of the Amish community, it is... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 DEBATE

• Another BAD Occasion for Deadly Force

  Some people might try to justify this as a case for deadly force because of the number of assailants ganging up on a single victim. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 DEBATE

• Update on the Ortega Presidential Assassination Attempt

  

  We would all be a lot safer if crazy people did not obtain firearms. It is ludicrous to have to wait until they do something potentially dangerous before they... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 DEBATE

• Update on the Cook County, Minnesota Courthouse Shooting

  

  I heard this on the news Monday evening. This subsequent report did clear up two questions; apparently the shooter (alleged) left the courthouse while the jury... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 DEBATE

• The Staggering Cost of Gun Violence

  The Boston Channel reports Springfield police said a shooting victim who had been on life support since 2002 has died, turning the incident into a homicide... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 DEBATE

• This Is How Rule of Law, NOT Vigilanteism Under the Guise of Self Defense

  

  This is a perfect example of using a phone, not a gun, to end a criminal act in cooperation with Law Enforcement, without anyone dying. Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 DEBATE

• Washington DC Drug and Gun Bust

  

  The Washington Post reports on a major undercover operation that netted millions of dollars worth of drugs and 161 weapons. Why do you think we can't go to the... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 DEBATE

• Brandishing a Firearm

  This should give Greg nightmares:2010 Arkansas CodeTitle 5 - Criminal OffensesSubtitle 2 - Offenses Against The PersonChapter 13 - Assault And... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 DEBATE

• One Life Lost, One Life Ruined by a Firearm

  

  This was a tragedy for all concerned. This would have been less of a tragedy if the firearm had not come into the shooter's possession. No one should be sexuall... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 DEBATE

• FBI: U.S. Violent Crime Down in 2011 with Fewer Murders, Rapes

  I have to wonder if this trend might disappoint our gun loonz who now clearly have even less of an objective, rational, valid justification for having to keep... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 DEBATE

• Bloomberg Hate

  via TTAG where you can bet the commenters will object. How? I can't imagine, but check it out later. Bloomberg hate is second only to Obama hate and it's all... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 DEBATE

• Ding Don, the Tyrant's Gone

  I deplore taking pleasure in anyone's death, but this man appears to have been a terrible human being who brought great harm to many, many others, and who... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 DEBATE

• Illinois Woman Kills Entire Family - Commits Suicide

  The Examiner reports Sara McMeen, 30 committed the most horrifying of crimes on Friday. She killed her three children, live-in boyfriend then turned the gun on... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 DEBATE

• Las Vegas Cops Under Siege

  The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports on the increased focus that's been placed on the police for their trigger-happy ways. The latest incident alone is enough t... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 DEBATE

• Court House Shooting in Northern Minnesota

  

  The Duluth News Tribune has the full report including video of the press conference. Don't bother watching the whole thing if you're looking for some informatio... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 DEBATE

• On Dasher On Dancer, On Crackers On Toast - a Little Holiday Reindeer Info

  

  On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, and Donder and Blitzen........and for the slow ones over the finish line? From MSNBC.com: U.K. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2011 DEBATE