on June 23, 2014 in Right Edition
Fewer Guns Less Crime Myth
Fewer Guns Less Crime Myth Myth: Gun control in Australia is curbing crime Fact: Homicides were falling before the Australian firearm ban, matching a global downward trend in most industrialized countries. However, non-firearm homicides are relatively stable in Australia. Fact: Crime has been rising since enacting a sweeping ban on private gun ownership. In the first two years after Australian gun-owners were forced to surrender 640,381 personal firearms, government statistics showed a dramatic increase in criminal activity. 32 In 2001-2002, homicides were up another 20%. 33 From the inception of firearm confiscation to March 27, 2000, the numbers are: •Firearm-related… View Article
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