Stop Lying to yourself About Being That “Good Guy With A Gun” by STEVE MARMEL

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110. Connecticut. My error.

My computer is crashing off Wifi every 10 minutes and took my essay reply with it. I'll try to keep it short.

All data for gun ownership is in question; it is too politically charged and suspect. There are sites which are filled with disclaimers, but even gun-control groups generally conceded 80 mill.

Heller: I don't think this had much to do with it. This might: The American civilian population is re-arming itself as it is wont to do through history, revolvers to semi-auto pistols; utility shotguns to utility rifles: Most particularly, the AR-15. It can be used for most any shooting sport, save bird-hunting.

Norway: They don't have the federal system we do, where states are empowered to set standards such as "safety" and "training." They have a more central command-decision system. The feds must rely on the over-worked commerce clause. Hence, Texas CC training is stricter than Florida's, Vermont has no standard for CC, other than being a legal gun-owner.

The liberalizing effect of urbanization has been preached in poly sci texts for over 40 years, I'm still waiting.