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The statistic “40 percent of gun sales do not include a background check” is currently flying around the media. I believe you have addressed this in the past but I couldn’t find a relevant post. Could you provide the probable background for this statistic and what the real statistic might be. I’d like to be able to refute it if possible.
Thanks.
I read on the FBI site that homicides by gun were 12,996 in 2010, your site quotes them at under 10,000. I was just wondering where that number came from as I sited your blog for the numbers and someone pointed out the difference. Thanks!
In today’s letter from MAIG to the President, the statment was made “They are also disproportionately used to kill law enforcement officers; approximately one out of five law enforcement officers slain in the line of duty is killed with assault weapons.” On the Officer Down web site, for 2012, 45 of 121 Line of Duty deaths were due to gunfire, but there is not further breakdown available there. Do you have a more detailed resourse? “One in five” would indicate about 25 deaths due to “assault weapons”, or over half of all gunfire related deaths, by my math.
I recently read an article (Mother Jones, I believe, but I lost the link) which claims that the “oft mentioned claim that there are over 20,000 gun laws” is incorrect that that it is at most 300. Again, can you help us out with some information on the more realistic number of gun laws? A breakdown by federal/state/local would be helpful. Thanks, as always, for real data.
Good day Senator Feinstein,
My Name is Dr. XXX, I am not a resident of your state, and however I am a citizen of this great nation. I have been a member of the Armed Forces for over 21 Years (Military Police) and I do defend the Constitution of the United States.
Maam, as a concerned citizen that is simply distraught over the levels of violence that is plaguing the world today, I am seeking your assistance in submitting a Bill that could be extremely controversial but is paramount in the reduction of violence.
I understand your stance on “Gun” Control and you are submitting a Bill this month to reintroduce the “Assault Weapons Ban” with some added control measures. As you accert these control measures will reduce the ever growing violence by infringing on law abiding citizens rights. My proposal would have a similar end state by doing the same.
I have authored a bill proposal and it is currently being reviewed by legal counsel for proper formatting and completeness. However, I wanted to invite your immediate response.
This is a simple process, “REDUCE WORLD VIOLENCE BY BANNING RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS”. Now, I understand this seems simply absurd, but please let me explain.
You see Maam, Not all Muslims are Terrorists, but almost all terrorists are Muslim. By “Banning” the Muslim religion you in fact will curb Terrorist bombings, senseless killings and violence. Now I know the 1st Amendment guarantees Freedom of Religion, however while we are “Infringing” on other constitutional rights, let’s not leave anything to chance. A few radical, murderous Muslims have ruined it for all those law abiding, hard working citizens.
Now, those that are currently Muslim may still practice however their future children may not practice any faction of the Muslim religion. This law should be implemented on the 1st day of Ramadan.
1.) Upon death, the Korans, prayer rugs and any affiliated religious articles must be turned into the federal government to be destroyed.
2.) The production, manufacturing, or transfer of Korans, prayer rugs and any affiliated religious articles will be prohibited. All Leather Bound Korans will be destroyed immediately (They last Longer).
3.) All current Muslims must submit a background and genealogy report to include, Photos, DNA and Fingerprints.
4.) They must register themselves as a Muslim on a National Religious Roster.
5.) Their Names, Address, Phone Numbers and Personal information will be placed on Google Maps for public viewing
6.) No more Muslim buildings of worship will be built and those will be limited to only 5 per state.
7.) A “Religious” Tax will collected yearly ($200) for those “Grandfathered” and those proceeds will be given to Americas Deceased soldiers fighting the Global War on Terror.
Maam, I understand this proposal is extreme while infringing on rights and liberties. However, with the absurdity of the “Assault Weapons Ban” and its implied control measures, we cannot simply stand by and let innocent soldiers get blown up, killed or mangled by the violence being raged by the Muslim terrorists.