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So of the 116 mass shootings since 1982 thru 2019. 58 of those shooters had prior mental issues and 24 were unconfirmed. Here is a stat that shows handguns are used in more murders by a large percentage than rifles ( Assault rifles are just scary looking rifles)
2018. Statista website
Handguns 6603
Firearms, type not stated 2963
knives 1515
Other weapons 900
Personal weapons ( hand, feet) 672
Blunt objects ( HAMMERS) 443
Rifles 293
Shotguns 235
Legally owned firearms in the U.S.
Within the United States, one must be at least 18 years old in order to purchase shotguns, rifles, and ammunition, and at least 21 years old to purchase all other firearms. Some people may be restricted from owning firearms, such as individuals who have been dishonorably discharged from the military or tourists. Guns must be sold through licensed dealers, and purchasers must undergo a background check.
82 of the mass shootings in the United States between 1982 and December 2019 involved weapons which were obtained legally; a clear majority. Only 16 incidents involved guns that were obtained illegally.
Problem with the last statistic is that it doesn't explain how legally purchased. Did the background check not produce any red flags or did mental health issues not get imputed into the system. Or were the weapons purchased prior to a mental breakdown.
If there are 1.5 weapons per every legal American, how come the US isn't the wild Wild West. Seems like once you get out of the democrats control big cities, violent crime goes way down.
So, lets talk big cities with big crime rates. Seems like the cities with the strict gun control laws on the books are the worst cities to live in. Chicago, Baltimore, New York, Los Angles, Detroit. Maybe if they changed the laws and made it really, really, really illegal, the criminals would follow the law then.
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