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No, I’d rather people read what I’m actually writing rather than assuming what I’m saying! I’m not a strawman, I’m a real boy.
My statement: To state that vastly different gun laws can't possibly have any impact on gun crime rates is delusional. End of statement.
If you wish to know my position on any other aspect of the wider gun control debate, why not actually ask me (without the sarcasm)? :roll:
It’s the domestic availability of guns that I think is relevant, meaning that when unexpected incidents occur – domestic violence, road rage, bar fights etc., there’s a good change the people involved have firearms to hand when can be used to escalate the situation. It also means that if someone decides they are going to commit a crime – burglary, robbing a shop, mugging etc. – they’re more likely to be able to and to want to carry a firearm because they know there is a good chance their targets have them too.
This indicates you would rather see victims unarmed. If not perhaps you should explain.
I would also like an explanation of how disarming citizens helps prevent crime and prevents criminals from armed crime.