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Showing Original Post only (View all)Analysis of Recent Mass Shootings (thru 7-17-14) [View all]
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Using FBI data and media reports, Everytown for Gun Safety developed an analysis of mass shootings that took place between January 2009 and July 2014. The analysis found that there have been at least 110 mass shootings in this five and a half-year period.
The FBI defines a mass shooting as any incident where at least four people were murdered with a gun. Below are some of the reports more surprising findings:
http://everytown.org/article/analysis-of-mass-shootings/
Stop the killing. Repeal the Second Amendment.
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Your insurance idea would make the NRA a true political and financial juggernaut.
hack89
Aug 2014
#19
"Using FBI data and media reports, Everytown for Gun Safety developed an analysis"
NYC_SKP
Aug 2014
#39
The NRA is *already* the largest seller of gun insurance in the US...
friendly_iconoclast
Aug 2014
#48
We need multiple ammo clips because even great marksmanship doesn't mean one shot will stop a creep.
NYC_SKP
Aug 2014
#30
My weapons have never threatened anyone. Locked in a safe when not in use..REALLY??
doxydad
Aug 2014
#18