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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Gun-control mistakes [View all]discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,630 posts)81. Sorry, I inferred from that you thought an AWB would have stopped the Vegas shooting
My bad.
I further infer that you think prohibitory laws will prevent crimes.
I argue that empowering the common people to prevent crime will have a greater reward.
As an example I ask you which had a greater effect on reducing drunk driving deaths:
Fines and punishments that have been around for decades or...
The social campaign that emphasized designated drivers and other measures?
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And it didn't do a damn thing to control either mass shootings or regular murders
krispos42
Sep 2019
#53
What percentage of mass murders used handgans and non firearm weapons vs semi auto rifles?
Eko
Sep 2019
#62
Sorry, I inferred from that you thought an AWB would have stopped the Vegas shooting
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Sep 2019
#81