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Gun Control Reform Activism

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6. Definitions:

Fri May 1, 2015, 01:14 AM

May 2015

Defensive Use The reported use of force with a firearm to protect and/or defend one's self or family. Only verified incidents are reported.

Okay. But what about if the threat of force is used? Does that not count as defensive gun use?

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Just a few numbers. [View all] flamin lib Apr 2015 OP

There were 1,352 police involved shootings. flamin lib Apr 2015 #2

Thanks, not sure how I missed that. nt valerief Apr 2015 #3

Self Defense Gun Use GayPleb Apr 2015 #4

Visit the website. It describes categories and methodology. nt flamin lib Apr 2015 #5

Definitions: GayPleb May 2015 #6