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22. I lost all mine

Mon Mar 9, 2015, 08:50 PM

Mar 2015

In a tragic boating accident

Seriously though, the overall percentage of convicted felons in this country is on the rise, around 10% now, that doesn't count people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence or with restraining orders which typically prohibit firearm ownership as well.

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Major survey shows gun ownership declining [View all] Omaha Steve Mar 2015 OP

there are fewer animals now to kill. samsingh Mar 2015 #1

That's actually NOT true.... Adrahil Mar 2015 #36

According to the gun nuts gun ownership is increasing SecularMotion Mar 2015 #2

The anti-rights nuts actually believe this nonsense. former9thward Mar 2015 #4

another fight with liberals? CreekDog Mar 2015 #39

Just using your language back at you. former9thward Mar 2015 #46

So, in #3 you say gun owners lie to the surveys muriel_volestrangler Mar 2015 #45

You really should read more carefully. former9thward Mar 2015 #47

You should try (a) being consistent (b) defending yourself muriel_volestrangler Mar 2015 #48

Perhaps there are fewer people owning guns... eggplant Mar 2015 #29

I own a LOT of guns. Adrahil Mar 2015 #37

Most people know better than to be truthful with these "surveys". former9thward Mar 2015 #3

ummm humm, riiiight. paleotn Mar 2015 #5

No, former9thward is correct Demeter Mar 2015 #9

Ironically.... paleotn Mar 2015 #14

you also have posted that you think climate change is a not real CreekDog Mar 2015 #40

Laptops are also valuable, why don't people lie to pollsters about them? Bjorn Against Mar 2015 #6

Most homes have computers. former9thward Mar 2015 #7

Computers have a limited resale value because they are instantly obsolete Demeter Mar 2015 #11

Instantly obsolete? Uh, no. I bought the fastest AMD processor almost a year ago and it's still the MillennialDem Mar 2015 #43

Laptops are a commonly stolen item Bjorn Against Mar 2015 #13

You don't buy stolen laptops in a store. former9thward Mar 2015 #17

If your laptop is stolen it is expensive to replace it Bjorn Against Mar 2015 #19

ROFL - your comments about people being uncomfortable telling RiverNoord Mar 2015 #21

Homes are not occupied 24 hours a day for the most part. former9thward Mar 2015 #24

Oh so you know they are lying? Kingofalldems Mar 2015 #8

Lying? LOL former9thward Mar 2015 #10

Well, I would lie to an anonymous person asking me if I had firearms in my home, GGJohn Mar 2015 #30

Why wouldn't said gun owners do that 30 years ago too then? Ok so now gun ownership is 50% instead MillennialDem Mar 2015 #44

As a former survey professional. the answer is MOST PEOPLE will be truthful Gormy Cuss Mar 2015 #12

"once they agree to participate" Demeter Mar 2015 #15

So are all polls comprised of data from chronically lonely shut-ins? Bjorn Against Mar 2015 #16

Nope, it doesn't work that way Gormy Cuss Mar 2015 #20

I would think if asked if I had a gun I would be inclined to say yes thinking doc03 Mar 2015 #27

Criminals target unoccupied homes. former9thward Mar 2015 #32

Correct. 840high Mar 2015 #28

It seems to be a cyclic trend Lurks Often Mar 2015 #18

There are spikes but the overall trend is downward. Gormy Cuss Mar 2015 #34

Granted, but there are more gun owners today then in 1973 Lurks Often Mar 2015 #38

I lost all mine madville Mar 2015 #22

Looks like people are finally learning guns kill people. ileus Mar 2015 #23

How many violent criminals were surveyed? Nt hack89 Mar 2015 #25

No more and no less than the amount of irrelevancies of yours on this thread. LanternWaste Mar 2015 #53

You just broke my irony meter. nt hack89 Mar 2015 #55

The drop may also be linked to a decline in the economy jmowreader Mar 2015 #26

Attrition? nt Xipe Totec Mar 2015 #31

I think there's some logic to this. JohnnyRingo Mar 2015 #33

Why is it actually relevant? Shamash Mar 2015 #35

It's relevant because it's a measure of social change. Gormy Cuss Mar 2015 #49

I believe the trend is towards fewer gun owners and... Nitram Mar 2015 #41

The gun nuts are hoarding fucking guns and ammo jpak Mar 2015 #42

Grab what, and from whom? Marengo Mar 2015 #56

Fucking ratfuck GOP Gun Nut guns jpak Mar 2015 #59

Nearly incoherent... Marengo Mar 2015 #61

I wouldn't hold much stock in these figures lynne Mar 2015 #50

Good. alarimer Mar 2015 #51

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2015 #52

Hopefully people will start waking up and take advantage of their 2A rights. ileus Mar 2015 #54

The gun paranoia propaganda is being used in desperation to try to goose the sales of weapons. greatlaurel Mar 2015 #57

Golf is alos Declining Ragrum Mar 2015 #58

The problem is that gun ownership is shifting towards the right. Dawson Leery Mar 2015 #60