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Some 'interesting' articles out there, articles that contradict the claims of many gun advocates.
The 'statistics' in this meme seem a bit high but research does show that guns in the house are more likely to harm a resident than an intruder.
The 'statistics' in this meme seem a bit high but research does show that guns in the house are more likely to harm a resident than an intruder.
Does a Gun Make Your Home Safer?
The debate surrounding the right to own a gun in the United States is a controversial one, but answering the question about whether having a gun in the house will make you and your family safer is pretty straightforward. Our best bet is to look at the statistics surrounding gun ownership vs. gun violence and draw conclusions based on the research.
Do guns make us safer?
Before diving into the statistics about having a gun in the home, it’s important to point out that until recently, unbiased research about gun violence was hard to come by. A 1996 law called the Dickey Amendment restricted how government funding could be used for research on gun violence. For several decades, many of the privately funded studies on using guns for self-defense were either sponsored by the National Rifle Association or conversely, organizations dedicated to gun control.