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Gun Homicide Rate Down, Public Perception Opposite

gun control A Pew research poll has shown a remarkable disparity between what American believe about firearm violence and reality, and the relationship between gun ownership and local crime rates.

Despite national attention to the issue of firearm violence, most Americans are unaware that gun crime is lower today than it was two decades ago despite a dramatic increase in gun ownership. According to a new Pew Research Center survey, today 56% of Americans believe gun crime is higher than 20 years ago and only 12% think it is lower. (more…)

Mac Megantereon2015-04-12T13:31:35+00:00March 14th, 2015|Gun Control, News|

Gun Control: Myths and Realities

Think you know the facts about gun control? If your only source of information is the mainstream media, what you think you know may not be correct. Take the quiz below and test your knowledge. Continue -> by David Lampo, Cato Institute

Mac Megantereon2015-03-16T18:54:41+00:00March 14th, 2015|Articles, Gun Control|

Disarming Realities: As Gun Sales Soar, Gun Crimes Plummet

A couple of new studies reveal the gun-control hypesters’ worst nightmare…more people are buying firearms, while firearm-related homicides and suicides are steadily diminishing. What crackpots came up with these conclusions? One set of statistics was compiled by the U.S. Department of Justice. The other was reported by the Pew Research Center. Read more -> Larry Bell Contributor, Forbes

Mac Megantereon2015-03-16T18:55:35+00:00March 14th, 2015|Articles, Gun Control|