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In reply to the discussion: Most gun violence in the US is not from mass shootings. Some truth and an honest question. [View all]tledford
(917 posts)90. "The majority of gun violence in the US is in drug deals gone bad, in home invasions, [...]"
"[...] in armed robberies, in gang violence."
Bzzt. Wrong.
The majority of gun-related deaths are suicides.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_violence_in_the_United_States
Then there are the people (mostly women) killed by an intimate partner (spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend, ex-boyfriend, etc.), over 16% ...
http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/pub/pdf/htus8008.pdf
And family members killed by other family members...
http://www2.fbi.gov/ucr/cius_04/offenses_reported/violent_crime/murder.html
The vast majority of gun-related deaths, in other words, are suicides or people killing family members or significant others.
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Most gun violence in the US is not from mass shootings. Some truth and an honest question. [View all]
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Dec 2012
OP
Not sure where MAIG got that number from. Accoring to the DOJ the number is just over 170,000.
Glassunion
Dec 2012
#35
The unreported thefts of firearms is low when compared to burgluries when a firearm was not stolen.
Glassunion
Dec 2012
#41
Is not being able to own a certain type of gun a fair trade for 20 kids' lives?
The Velveteen Ocelot
Dec 2012
#2
Some posit that Mass Shooting are, in fact, suicide by gun. Akin to suicide bombers.
KittyWampus
Dec 2012
#42
Here are links to the thread and article if you hadn't found it yet; my dialup
DeschutesRiver
Dec 2012
#114
So a meth addict that doesn't have $100 to spend would have more trouble getting them.
Bonobo
Dec 2012
#26
I think that at this point, YOU are relying more on crazy assumptions than I am.
Bonobo
Dec 2012
#33
It doesn't. It's mainly aimed at those who want to mass kill....assault weapons, big count mags,
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#9
I think full autos are not used because they cost a fortune and you need an FBI check
Mojorabbit
Dec 2012
#58
The FBI released a report stating that roughly 80% of all violent crime is gang/drug related.
Glassunion
Dec 2012
#37
"Law abiding" citizens do not need AK 47 or high capacity magazines or other weapons that can kill
rustydog
Dec 2012
#16
I think legislation aimed to end mass murders, even using your "safe" number, well wroth it.
morningfog
Dec 2012
#18
A real effort that will make a difference is what banning assault weapons would be
bhikkhu
Dec 2012
#32
American homes are the criminal's Wal-Mart: the place to go to get their lethal weapons
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#36
Way to ignore our unacceptably high level of domestic violence and the role of guns:
ellisonz
Dec 2012
#44
Law abiding gun owners sometimes have psycotic breaks, becoming lethally dangerous crazed killers
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#45
That is why we need to reframe the gun as a terror item, and ban it in the streets 100%
graham4anything
Dec 2012
#54
Apparently, the OP is NOT willing to have an adult conversation on this. Post and run.
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#66
No, the overwhelming majority of gun violence is NOT drug deals, gangs, or robberies
mainer
Dec 2012
#67
Prohibiting the sale of guns and especially ammunition would be an excellent start.
bowens43
Dec 2012
#69
Sadly, the US Supreme Court and the Constitution says Americans do have a constitutional right to
Dems to Win
Dec 2012
#70
Well, seems to me what needs to be done is to address questions like this one head-on.
calimary
Dec 2012
#78
"The majority of gun violence in the US is in drug deals gone bad, in home invasions, [...]"
tledford
Dec 2012
#90
Dont be dishonest. The OP explicitly refers to homicide. Some relevant stats:
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Dec 2012
#107