shooting from the hip: facts and opinions about guns
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A Seminar Presentat ion and Forum brought to you by Amanda Brown, Megan Even, and the
IPSSJ at the Adler School of
Profess ional Psychology
SHOOTING FROM THE HIP: FACTS AND
OPINIONS ABOUT GUNS
Presentation of facts about gun laws and legislation in the United States followed by discussion
Opinions are welcomed and we encourage respectful discourse
It is our sincere hope to get away and stay away from gun polarization and conduct a constructive listening session/discussion
OVERVIEW
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
B i l l o f R igh t s Tr ansc r i p t Tex t . ( n .d . ) . N at ion a l A r ch i v es and R eco r d s A dmin i s t r a t i on . Re t r i ev ed f rom h t tp : / / www.a rch i v es .gov / ex h ib i t s / ch a r te r s / b i l l _ o f _ r i g h t s _ t r ans c r i p t . h tm l
2ND AMENDMENT
In the United States in 2009, there were a total of 310 million nonmilitary fi rearms.
GUNS IN THE UNITED STATES
Roberts, A. (2012, August 9). By the numbers: Guns in America - CNN.com. CNN.com - Breaking
News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment &
Video News. Retrieved from
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/09/politics/btn-guns- in-america
According to ATF reports, in 2010 there were 5,459,240 new fi rearms manufactured in the United States, nearly all (95 percent) for the U.S. market. An additional 3,252,404 firearms were imported to the
United States.
ABC News (2012 , Augus t 25 ) . Guns i n Amer i ca , a S ta t i s t i ca l Look - ABC News . ABCNews .com - B reak ing News , La tes t News & Top V ideo News - ABC News . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / abcnews .go.com/b logs /head l i nes /2012 /08 /guns - in -amer i ca -a - s ta t i s t i ca l - l ook /
GUNS IN THE UNITED STATES
Guns were used in 11,078 homicides in the U.S. in 2010 Comprising almost 35% of all gun deaths Over 68% of all homicides
Law Center to Prevent Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In format ion Exper ts . (2012 , November 16) . Law Center
to Prevent Gun V io lence – Gun Law In format ion Exper ts . Ret r ieved f rom ht tp : / / smartgun laws .org/gun-deaths -and- in jur ies -s tat i s t i cs /
NUMBER OF HOMICIDES ANNUALLY
On average, 33 gun homicides were committed each day for the years 2005-2010.
Law Cente r t o Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter
t o P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
NUMBER OF HOMICIDES ANNUALLY
Regions and states with higher rates of gun ownership have significantly higher rates of homicide than states with lower rates of gun ownership.
Law Cente r t o Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter
t o P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
NUMBER OF HOMICIDES ANNUALLY
Firearms were used in 19,392 suicides in the U.S. in 2010, constituting almost 62% of all gun deaths. Over 50% of all suicides are committed with a firearm. On average, 49 gun suicides were committed each day for
the years 2005-2010.
Law Cente r t o Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter
t o P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
NUMBER OF SUICIDES ANNUALLY
In 2010, guns took the lives of 31,076 Americans in homicides, suicides and unintentional shootings.
Law Cente r t o Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter
t o P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
TOTAL NUMBER OF GUN DEATHS
AVERAGE FIREARMS WORLDWIDE
Khazan, O. (2012). Here’s how U.S. gun violence compares with the rest of the world. The
Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2012/12/14/schoo-
shooting-how-do-u-s-gun-homicides-compare-with-the-rest-of-the-world/
HOMICIDES BY FIREARMS WORLDWIDE
Khazan, O. (2012). Here’s how U.S. gun violence compares with the rest of
the world. The Washington Post. Retrieved from
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2012/12/14/schoo-shooting-how-do-u-s-gun-homicides-compare-with-the-rest-of-the-world/
FIREARM DEATHS IN DEVELOPED WORLD
Fisher, M. (2012). Chart: The U.S. has far more gun-related killings than any other
developed country. The Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/files/2012/12/firearm-OECD-UN-data3.jpg
GUN DEATHS IN THE UNITED STATES
Stickings, M. (2012). Horror in Conneticut; a violent, gun-obsessed America gone mad. The Reaction. Retrieved from
http://the-reaction.blogspot.com/2012/12/horror-in-connecticut-violent-gun.html
Under the Brady Act, you cannot have a gun for personal or pleasure if you:1. Were convicted of a crime punishable by being in prison for more than
one year2. Are a fugitive from justice3. Are addicted to, or illegally use, any controlled substance4. Have been ruled mentally defective by a court, or are committed to a
mental institution5. Are an illegal alien living in the United States unlawfully6. Received a dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces7. Renounced your U.S. citizenship, if you are a U.S. citizen8. Are subject to a court restraining order that involves your ‘intimate
partner, your partner’s child, or children 9. Were convicted of domestic violence in any court of a misdemeanor
Fi n d L a w ( 2 0 1 3 ) . G u n L a w s - Fi n d L a w. A c c i d e n t s a n d I n j u r i e s - F i n d L a w . Re t r i e v e d f ro m h t t p : / / i n j u r y. fi n d l a w. c o m / p rod u c t - l i a b i l i t y / g u n - l a w s . h t m l ? D C M P = G O O - I N J _ D e f e c t Pro d B o a rd M o d i fi e r-G u n & H B X _ P K = + g u n + + c o n t ro l + + l e g i s l a t i o n
THE BRADY ACT
Shall Issue State sets specified baseline requirements and upon
completion, a law-abiding citizen shall be granted a permit to carry a weapon
Discretionary/Reasonable Issue State has some discretion but generally grants permits
No Permit Required State allows law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms
for lawful purposesRights Restricted- Very Limited Issue
Government has complete discretion over issuance, where that discretion is normally used to deny issuance
Non-issue State law completely prohibits carrying firearms outside of the
home or place of business
CONCEAL AND CARRY
NRA-Institute for Legislative Action. (2013). Gun laws. Retrieved from http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws.aspx.
Only 6 states require the registration of a handgun
District of Columbia is the only area in the United States requiring the registration of shotguns and rifles
Only 12 states require you have a permit to purchase a handgun
No states require a permit to purchase a shotgun or rifle
CURRENT LEGISLATION
NRA-Institute for Legislative Action. (2013). Gun laws. Retrieved from http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws.aspx.
GRADING STATE GUN LAWS
Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (2012). Gun laws matter: Understanding the link between weak laws and gun violence. Retrieved from http://smartgunlaws.org/gun-laws-matter-2012-understanding-the-link-between-weak-laws-and-gun-violence/map of top ten highest
GUN LAWS AND DEATH RATES
Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (2012). Gun laws matter: Understanding the link between weak laws and gun violence. Retrieved from http://smartgunlaws.org/gun-laws-matter-2012-understanding-the-link-between-weak-laws-and-gun-violence/map of top ten highest
CASTLE DOCTRINE (No duty to retreat, if in home) Person must be inside of his or her home Victim must be attempting to commit or have committed an
unlawful entry into the defendant’s home Prove that the use of deadly force was reasonable Duty to retreat
STAND-YOUR-GROUND LAWS (No duty to retreat, regardless of location) Person has no duty or other requirement to abandon a place
in which he or she has the right to legally be
Free Advice (n.d.). Castle Doctrine. Criminal Law - Lawyers, Attorneys, & Free Legal Information . Retrieved from http://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/violent_crimes/castle-doctrine.htm
CASTLE DOCTRINE/STAND-YOUR-GROUND LAW
Use of deadly force justified
Specific legislation prevents fi ling claim against defender of dwelling
Illinois has no requirement of retreat
ILLINOIS CASTLE DOCTRINE
Illinois General Assembly (2013). . Illinois General Assembly Home Page. Retrieved from http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=072000050H Art.+7&ActID=1876&ChapAct=720
There are 4 key areas that President Obama’s proposal touches on:1) Law Enforcement2) Availability of Dangerous Firearms and Ammunition3) School Safety4) Mental Health
S te in , S . , & Ru d o l f , J . ( 2013 , J an u a ry 17 ) . Ob ama Gu n Con t ro l P rop o s a l s U nve i l ed , Ma rk in g B ig g es t Leg i s l a t i ve E ff o r t I n A Gen era t i on . Break in g News and Op in ion o n T h e Hu ffi n g ton Po s t . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.h u ffi n g ton p o s t . c om/ 2013 / 01 / 16 / ob ama- g u n - c on t ro l -p ro po s a l s _n _2486919 .h tm l
OBAMA ON GUN CONTROL
Provide $55 million for new initiative (Project AWARE) to make sure students get treatment for mental health issues
Provide $25 million for state-based strategies supporting individuals ages 16-25 with mental health or substance abuse issues
Provide $25 million to off er students mental health services for trauma or anxiety
Provide $50 million to train 5,000 additional mental health professionals serving children and young adults
Whi te House (2013 , J anuary 16 ) . Obama 's gun-cont ro l p roposa l s - The Wash i ngton Pos t . Wash ington Pos t : B reak ing News , Wor l d , US , DC News & Ana l ys i s . Re t r i eved f rom ht tp : / /www.wash ingtonpos t . com/wp- s rv / spec i a l /po l i t i c s /obama-gun-proposa l s / i ndex .h tml
MENTAL HEALTH
A retired New York police captain mistook his 37-year-old son for an intruder, shooting and killing him with his service weapon
Shortly after midnight, Leach called 911 to report that he had shot his son Matthew and was said to have been visibly shaken when fi rst responders arrived on the scene.
Matthew Leach was rushed to the closest hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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ANECDOTES TO THINK ABOUT
A 14-year-old Phoenix boy shot an armed intruder who broke into his home
The boy was babysitting his younger siblings, ages eight, 12 and 12.
The incident started with a woman ringing the doorbell to the residence.
A short time later, the boy heard a loud bang, which he correctly assumed was someone attempting to force entry through the door.
The boy gathered his siblings and hurried them upstairs as he armed himself with a handgun from his parent’s bedroom.
From the top of the stairs, the boy saw a man break open the front door.
When the man pointed a gun at the boy, the boy shot the man. The man did not fi re his weapon.
N a n c e , R . ( 2 0 1 2 , J u l y 2 ) . 1 4 -Ye a r- O l d B o y S h o o t s A rm e d I n t r u d e r i n H o m e - G u n s & A m m o . G u n s & A m m o - T h e W o r l d ’ s M o s t W i d e l y R e a d F i r e a r m s M a g a z i n e . Re t r i e v e d f ro m
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ANECDOTES TO THINK ABOUT
As a nation?
As a city?
As a mental health professional?
WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN?
Mississippi stopped background checks last year. Homicides have risen by 25% since then.
The New Yo rk Times - B reak ing News , Wor ld News & Mu l t imed ia . (2013 , Feb ruary ) . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.nyt imes .com/
FACT
70% of gun owners support stricter gun control
NRA. (2013) . NRA . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /home.n ra .o rg /# /n rao rg
FACT
Gun production has doubled in the last five years. Where there are more guns, there are more shootings.
Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Sho t Down | Mo ther Jones . Mother Jones | Smar t , Fea r less Jou rna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.mother jones .com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -myths - fac t - check
FACT
73,505 Americans were treated in hospital emergency departments for non-fatal gunshot wounds in 2010.
Law Cen ter to Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law I n fo rmat ion Exper ts . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter to P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law I n fo rmat ion Exper ts . Re t r i eved f rom
h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
FACT
Firearms were the third-leading cause of injury-related deaths nationwide in 2010, following poisoning and motor vehicle accidents.
Law Cente r to Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cente r to P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i cs /
FACT
In the first seven years of the U.S.-Iraq War, over 4,400 American soldiers were killed. Almost as many civilians are killed with guns in the U.S., however, every seven weeks.
Law C en te r t o Prev en t G u n V io l en ce – G un Law I n f o rmat i on E x p er t s . ( 2 01 2 , N ov emb er 16 ) . Law C en te r t o P r ev en t G u n V io l ence – G un Law I n fo r mat i on E x p er t s . Re t r i ev ed f rom
h t tp : / / smar tg un laws .o rg / gun - d ea ths - an d - i n j u r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
FACT
White males, about 40% of the U.S. population, accounted for over 80% of firearm suicides in 2010.
Law Cen ter to Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law I n fo rmat ion Exper ts . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter to P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law I n fo rmat ion Exper ts . Re t r i eved f rom
h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
FACT
A study of California handgun purchasers found that in the first year after the purchase of a handgun, suicide was the leading cause of death among the purchasers.
La w C e n t e r t o P re v e n t G un V i o l e n c e – G un La w I n fo rm a t i o n E x p e r t s . ( 2 0 1 2 , N o v e m b e r 1 6 ) . La w C e n t e r t o P r e v e n t G u n V i o l e n c e – G un La w I n fo r m a t i o n E x p e r t s . Re t r i e v e d f ro m
h t t p : / / s m a r t g un l a w s . o rg / g un - d e a t hs - a n d - i n j u r i e s - s t a t i s t i c s /
FACT
Firearms were used in nearly 44% of suicide deaths among persons under age 25 in 2010 .
Law Cente r t o Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter
t o P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
FACT
More than 75% of guns used in suicide attempts and unintentional injuries of 0-19 year-olds were stored in the residence of the victim, a relative, or a friend.
L aw Cen te r t o Prev en t G un V i o l ence – G un L aw In fo rmat i on Ex per t s . ( 2012 , Nov ember 16 ) . L aw Cen te r
to P rev en t G un V i o l en ce – G un Law In fo rm at i on Ex per t s . Re t r i ev ed f rom h t tp : / / s m ar tgun laws .o rg / gun - dea ths - and - i n j u r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
FACT
The risk of suicide increases in homes where guns are kept loaded and/or unlocked.
Law Cente r t o Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter
t o P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
FACT
In 2010, unintentional firearm injuries caused the deaths of 606 people.
Law Cente r t o Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter
t o P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
FACT
From 2005-2010, almost 3,800 people in the U.S. died from unintentional shootings.
Law Cente r t o Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter
t o P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
FACT
Over 1,300 victims of unintentional shootings for the period 2005–2010 were under 25 years of age .
Law Cente r t o Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter
t o P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
FACT
People of all age groups are significantly more likely to die from unintentional firearm injuries when they live in states with more guns, relative to states with fewer guns. On average, states with the highest gun levels had nine times the rate of unintentional firearms deaths compared to states with the lowest gun levels.
L a w C e n t e r t o P re v e n t G u n V i o l e n c e – G u n L a w I n f o rm a t i o n E x p e r t s . ( 2 0 1 2 , N o v e m b e r 1 6 ) . L a w C e n t e r t o P r e v e n t G u n V i o l e n c e – G u n L a w I n f o r m a t i o n E x p e r t s . Re t r i e v e d f ro m
h t t p : / / s m a r t g u n l a w s . o rg / g u n - d e a t h s - a n d - i n j u r i e s - s t a t i s t i c s /
FACT
A federal government study of unintentional shootings found that 8% of such shooting deaths resulted from shots fired by children under the age of six.
L aw Cen te r t o Prev en t G un V i o l ence – G un L aw In fo rmat i on Ex per t s . ( 2012 , Nov ember 16 ) . L aw Cen te r
to P rev en t G un V i o l en ce – G un Law In fo rm at i on Ex per t s . Re t r i ev ed f rom h t tp : / / s m ar tgun laws .o rg / gun - dea ths - and - i n j u r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /
FACT
People with more guns tend to kill more people –with guns. The states with the highest gun ownership rates have a gun murder rate of 114% higher than those with the lowest gun ownership rates. Also, gun death rates tend to be higher in states with higher rates of gun ownership. Gun death rates are generally lower in states with restrictions such as assault-weapon bans or safe-storage requirements.
Gilson, D. (2013, January 31). 10 Pro- Gun Myths, Shot Down | Mother Jones. Mother Jones | Smart, Fear less Journal ism . Retr ieved from http:/ /www.mother jones.com/pol i t ics /2013/01/pro-gun-myths-fact-check
FACT
Drivers who carry guns are 44% more likely than unarmed drivers to make obscene gestures at other motorists, and 77% more likely to follow them aggressively.
Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anua ry 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Sho t Dow n | Mo ther J ones . Mothe r J ones | Sm ar t ,
Fea r l ess J ou rna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /w w w.m other j ones . com /po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -m yths - fac t - check
FACT
Mass shootings stopped by armed civilians in the past 30 years: 0
Chances that a shooting at an ER involves guns taken from guards: 1 in 5
Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Sho t Down | Mo the r J ones . Mother J ones | Smar t , Fea r l ess
J ourna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom ht tp : / /www.mother j ones . com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /pro -gun-myths -f ac t - check
FACT
Owning a gun has been linked to higher risks of homicide, suicide, and accidental death by gunFor every time a gun is used in self-defense in the home, there are 7 assaults or murders, 11 suicide attempts, and 4 accidents involving guns in or around the home.
G i l s o n , D . ( 2 0 1 3 , J a nu a r y 3 1 ) . 1 0 P ro - G u n M y t hs , S ho t D o w n | M o t h e r J o ne s . M o t h e r J o ne s | S m a r t , F e a r l e s s
J o u r n a l i s m . Re t r i e v e d f ro m h t t p : / / w w w. m o t h e r j o ne s . c o m / p o l i t i c s / 2 0 1 3 / 0 1 / p ro - g u n - m y t h s - f a c t -c he c k
FACT
43% of homes with guns and kids have at least one unlocked firearm.
Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Sho t Down | Mo ther Jones . Mother Jones | Smar t , Fea r less Jou rna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom
h t tp : / /www.mother jones .com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -myths - fac t - check
FACT
In one experiment, one-third of 8 to 12 year old boys who found a handgun pulled the trigger.
Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Shot Down | Mother J ones . Mother J ones | Smar t , Fear l ess
J ou rna l i sm . Ret r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.mother j ones . com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -myths -fac t - check
FACT
In one survey, nearly 1% of Americans reported using guns to defend themselves or their property. However, a closer look at their claims found that more than 50% involved using guns in an aggressive manner, such as escalating an argument.
Gi l son , D . ( 2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun My ths , Sho t Dow n | Mo the r J one s . Mothe r J one s | Smar t , Fe a r l e s s J ou rna l i sm . Re t r i e v e d f rom h t tp : / / w w w.mot he r j one s . com/ po l i t i c s / 2013 / 01 / p ro - gun - my ths -f ac t - che ck
FACT
A Philadelphia study found that the odds of an assault victim being shot were 4.5 times greater if he carried a gun. His odds of being killed were 4.2 times greater.
Gi l son , D . (201 3 , J an u a ry 31 ) . 1 0 Pro - Gu n M y th s , Sh o t Down | M o th e r J on es . M oth e r J on es | S mar t , Fea r l e ss J ou rn a l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom h t t p : / /www.m oth e r j on es . c om /p o l i t i c s /201 3 /01 /p ro -gu n -m yt h s - fac t - ch eck
FACT
In 2010, nearly 6 times more women were shot by husbands, boyfriends, and ex-partners than murdered by male strangers.
Gi l s on , D . (2013 , J an u a ry 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gu n Myth s , S h o t D o wn | Mo th e r J on es . Mo th er J o n es | S mar t , Fea r l e s s
J ou rn a l i s m . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.mo th e r j on es . c om/ p o l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro - gu n - myth s -f ac t - ch eck
FACT
A woman's chances of being killed by her abuser increase more than 7 times if he has access to a gun.
Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Sho t Down | Mo ther Jones . Mother Jones | Smar t , Fea r less
Jou rna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.mother jones .com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -myths - fac t - check
FACT
One study found that women in states with higher gun ownership rates were 4.9 times more likely to be murdered by a gun than women in states with lower gun ownership rates.
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FACT
About 50% of Americans said they had a gun in their homes in 1973. Today, about 45% say they do. Overall, 35% of Americans personally own a gun.
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FACT
Around 80% of gun owners are men. On average they own 7.9 guns each.
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FACT
Around 40% of all legal gun sales involve private sellers and don't require background checks. 40% of prison inmates who used guns in their crimes got them this way.
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FACT
An investigation found 62% of online gun sellers were willing to sell to buyers who said they couldn't pass a background check.
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20% of licensed California gun dealers agreed to sell handguns to researchers posing as illegal "straw" buyers.
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3/5 of polled felons say they won’t mess with an armed victim.
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FACT
Buyers that purchase firearms through private sales in the U.S. don't have to pass a background check before obtaining possession of the weapon. This includes sales to criminals, felons, and people with a history of severe mental illness.
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FACT
88 percent of Americans support background checks on people buying guns at gun shows.
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FACT
58 percent of Americans support a nationwide ban on the sale of assault weapons
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FACT
55 percent of Americans support placing an armed guard in every school.
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FACT
56 percent of Americans think inadequate treatment of mentally ill people contributes a great deal to gun violence.
Whi te House (2013 , J anuary 16 ) . Obama ' s gun -con t ro l p roposa l s - The Wash ing ton Pos t . Wash ing ton Pos t : B reak ing News , Wor ld , US , DC News & Ana lys i s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.wash ing tonpos t . com/wp- s rv / spec ia l /po l i t i c s /obama-gun -p roposa l s / i ndex .h tml
FACT
Forty-two people were killed in Chicago last month, the most in January since 2002.
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