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I wonder how many towns with populations of 15,000 - 35,000 have gone 30 years without any gun deaths.

I'm guessing that out of the 18,000 or so cities, towns and villages in the U.S., and a conservative guess that maybe a third to a half of those are in the 15 - 35K range, probably about a third of those would have gone 30 years without a gun death.

2000

Yeah, it's a total guess. But I would bet for sure, that at least 1000 small towns, cities or village have had no gun deaths in 30 years.

That's why the guards with guns in every school is so ridiculous.

If I'm wrong, then make it 2 or less gun deaths in 30 years, and for sure it's at least 1000 small towns, villages or cities.

Oh wait. It says "as a victim, attacker or defender"

Does that mean that when a little girl accidently shoots herself or her brother, that doesn't count ?

"He said there have been few accidental shootings in Kennesaw in his 20 years with the department, and none involving children."

http://defensiveshootinginstructors.com/kennesaw-georgia-sticks-to-its-guns-law-requires-firearms/

So I guess it's a trade off. Less burglaries, but more accidental gun deaths. The town grew from 5000 in 1980 to over 30,000 now.

He said a few. What does that mean ? Maybe 4 or 5 ?

Where is the freedom in that ? The local government ' requires me to own and maintain a gun ' Reeks of big government and Socialism , Commie dogs !

grinderman says

Where is the freedom in that ? The local government ' requires me to own and maintain a gun ' Reeks of big government and Socialism , Commie dogs !

I completely agree. If it's OK.I would like to put a twist on what you said.
Fuck them.

I will have to admit that when every man, woman & child is fully armed there will never be another gun death. ROFLMAO

marcus says

Oh wait. It says "as a victim, attacker or defender"

Does that mean that when a little girl accidently shoots herself or her brother, that doesn't count ?

I think you & I both know that the 2nd trumps the life of any American including bullet riddled bodies of 6 & 7 yr.olds. sarcasm

Not a single source for any of the "statistics" in that article.

grinderman says

Where is the freedom in that ? The local government ' requires me to own and maintain a gun ' Reeks of big government and Socialism , Commie dogs !

It's funny, thats a good point. How is forcing someone to own a gun different from forcing someone to own a healthcare policy. Its not, there is no difference.

It is estimated that in the Old West, for every settler who was killed by a Native American, at least 100 died as a result of gun accidents, many involving alcohol.

If you keep a gun in your house, and there are children around, they will find it, guaranteed, and play with it, maybe discharging it.

I think the possibility of somebody being hurt by a gun in my house is a lot greater than the possibility of me being hurt by a burglar or home invader.

I'm not anti gun, but most people just don't have the sense to own or use them.

kentm says

It's funny, thats a good point. How is forcing someone to own a gun different from forcing someone to own a healthcare policy. Its not, there is no difference.

No, silly - things that Obama does are bad, but things that right-wingers do are good.

Homeboy says

Not a single source for any of the "statistics" in that article.

This is Patrick.net. Everyone knows we don't back anything we say with facts. LMAO

IDDQD says

Ceffer says

If you keep a gun in your house, and there are children around, they will find it, guaranteed, and play with it, maybe discharging it.

I think the possibility of somebody being hurt by a gun in my house is a lot greater than the possibility of me being hurt by a burglar or home invader.

Sorry, but if this is the case in your house, you are not coming across as a very bright person. Hint: gun safes are widely available and quite affordable if you can afford a gun. Buy one!

That's me, Mr. Stupid. Obviously, all the bright people have guns.

"Hey, that guy has more guns than me, he must be a lot smarter!"

In CA they banned guns when politicians felt threatened by folks showing up with guns to public political events. Politicians like to do the intimidation, they lack the backbone when it's done to them.

I think 2nd amendment was working as intended when politicians were in check. Today that part is missing in CA.

Or maybe nobody should feel threatened at public events?

Call it Crazy says

Do you get to pick and choose which Socialism you want??

Gov't forced Socialism to buy a gun = Bad?

Gov't forced Socialism to buy healthcare = Good?

You can't have it both ways you know!!

Should I then assume that the advocates and supporters of the mandatory gun owning law also support Obama care?

There were no deaths in that town cause they're all related to each other.
Cue banjo music.

kentm says

the small town of Kennesaw

It's a suburb of Atlanta, not a "small town".