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17. Varies. High in VT and ME

Fri Aug 28, 2015, 11:58 AM

Aug 2015

in the middle for NH and low for RI, MA and CT.

http://qz.com/437015/mapped-the-us-states-with-the-most-gun-owners-and-most-gun-deaths/

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Agschmid Aug 2015 OP

So what you are saying... Indydem Aug 2015 #1

See message below. n/t sharp_stick Aug 2015 #3

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The reason the laws are not enforced goes back to the NRA. MohRokTah Aug 2015 #9

Existing laws are insufficient, and not universal Martin Eden Aug 2015 #21

One effective method sharp_stick Aug 2015 #2

But but it is their Second Wellstone ruled Aug 2015 #5

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Private sales that do not cross state lines are not covered by the Brady Act hack89 Aug 2015 #11

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Varies. High in VT and ME hack89 Aug 2015 #17

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Here you go. Hope this helps. PotatoChip Aug 2015 #19

Pretty closely tracks nichomachus Aug 2015 #20

Yes, Florida does have a lower rate than Vermont. Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #27

Whatever that means nichomachus Aug 2015 #41

Texas, too. Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #45

Still not making any sense nichomachus Aug 2015 #46

Interesting map. How does it square with this one? beevul Aug 2015 #43

You might want to ask your question of the poster I got the link from. ^(A couple of posts up)^ PotatoChip Aug 2015 #44

What do you think of the 80-megaton air burst over Chicago? Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #47

Not interested. But thanks for the invite. (nt) PotatoChip Aug 2015 #48

Not just that, but the lack of substantial gun violence in the upper center... beevul Aug 2015 #51

Bingo,did not mention that. Wellstone ruled Aug 2015 #16

Quadruple the ATF's budget and crack down on illegal gun sales. nt hack89 Aug 2015 #7

Makes sense sharp_stick Aug 2015 #8

Because any Congressperson who votes in favor of doing so gets a failing grade from the NRA MohRokTah Aug 2015 #10

Absolutely sharp_stick Aug 2015 #13

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Straw purchasers need to be severely punished. Lizzie Poppet Aug 2015 #12

Perhaps a new law or two? gratuitous Aug 2015 #22

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What's to prove? gratuitous Aug 2015 #54

That you were the source of the gun. jeff47 Aug 2015 #57

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You can't make that assumption. jeff47 Aug 2015 #63

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That could work. Lizzie Poppet Aug 2015 #24

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So, what is the significance of "designed to kill?" Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #49

There are lots of things that melm00se Aug 2015 #37

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defense spending melm00se Aug 2015 #39

"prohibitive, but that's the point." Another poll tax argument... Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #52

Tens of millions of trigger/action locks have been distributed free Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #29

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BATFE has been a hot mess for decades, and throwing more money at it will not fix branford Aug 2015 #34

I agree with your arguments, the BATFE probably ought to be folded... Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #55

I dealt with straw purchasers as a deputy. Lee-Lee Aug 2015 #32

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Complain to the Obama Justice Department. branford Aug 2015 #35

No, it is their funded politicians who control the purse strings jberryhill Aug 2015 #53

Bull. The BATFE does not determine who is prosecuted for potential crimes. branford Aug 2015 #60

Can you remind me who is the BATF director? jberryhill Aug 2015 #61

The Acting ATF Director is Thomas E. Brandon, he was chosen by President Obama, branford Aug 2015 #62

Acting director - jberryhill Aug 2015 #64

He has all the powers of the permanent director, GGJohn Aug 2015 #65

I agree- the DOJ doesn't. It's politics Lee-Lee Aug 2015 #42

Reminds me of a public transit consultant who explained why Billions are Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #56

Multiply BATF and state/local agency enforcement dollars by 10 alcibiades_mystery Aug 2015 #36

It depends where you live. hunter Aug 2015 #50