Do gun bans actually curb violent crime?
Exclusive: Chuck Norris warns of government's 'overreaching, bureaucratic tentacles'
(Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of Chuck Norris’ three-part series on reducing violent crime in the U.S. Part 1 is available here.)
Who isn’t sickened by the moral decay and heinous acts of violence across our country? My heart and prayers continue to go out to victims everywhere.
Not according to a recent Fox News investigation, “Assault-weapons ban no guarantee mass shootings would decrease, data shows.” The report concludes, “Data published earlier this year showed that while the [Clinton assault] ban was in place, from 1994 to 2004, the number of mass shootings actually rose slightly during that period. Add to that the fact that most gun crimes in America are committed with handguns… [and] as the NRA points out, only a ‘tiny fraction’ of crimes involve assault weapons no matter how it’s measured.”
Examiner.com elaborated, “Crime statistics compiled by a Northeastern University professor, the Census Bureau, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel show that in the 10 years before the Clinton gun ban, there were 173 mass shootings with 766 victims. But during the 10 years of the ban, from 1995-2004, there were 182 mass shootings with 820 victims.”
Even in the U.K. when the Firearms Amendment of 1997 completely banned handguns from private citizens – which was prompted by a school massacre – handgun crime doubled over the next decade, according to British government crime reports. That is why U.K. citizens warn Americans in this video, “Don’t let them take your guns!”
CONTINUED: http://www.wnd.com/2013/01/do-gun-bans-actually-curb-violent-crime/
Showing posts with label assault weapons ban. Show all posts
Showing posts with label assault weapons ban. Show all posts
Monday, January 28, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
About Gun Control, by CCTA Past Chairman, Nancy Murdoch
The subject of gun control is a very divisive one in this country, and indicates how there appears to be two distinct ideas of thought in this country. On one side we have those, like myself, who believe the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and our country was founded on the notion of liberty and limited government. On the other side are those who believe government is supreme, mock the Constitution (blah, blah, blah) and is there to regulate and control the rest of us.
The conversation about gun control is often an emotional one, based on flawed facts and often ignorance. Those who wish to implement gun control seem to know the least about guns and gun violence. Their talking points are often erroneous and based on an idea of just doing something, whether that something will actually solve any problems or not.
Here are some of the areas where the gun controllers are promoting misinformation.
AR does not mean assault rifle. It means ArmaLite which is the manufacturer. Likewise, AK-47, the AK denotes the initials of the Russian who invented it. The AR-15 is not a military weapon; it only looks somewhat like a military weapon. Both the AR-15 and the AK-47 will only fire one bullet with each trigger pull.
Rifles account for a sliver of the gun violence in this country. The weapon of choice for most criminals is the handgun.
In NC only those with a concealed carry permit may purchase a gun without major paperwork involved; their background check has already been done. The sheriff or one of his deputies will be at all NC gun shows.
Statistics prove that gun laws have little affect on gun violence in this country. After all, criminals are criminals because they do not obey the law. When gun control laws for the “assault weapons” were implemented in the 1990s, there was very little change in gun violence, consequently the ban was lifted. Countries with strict gun control still have plenty of violence, and often guns are involved.
George Mason, contributed with being very involved in writing the Bill of Rights said: “I ask sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials.” Alexander Hamilton stated: “The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed”. Thomas Jefferson opined: “No free man shall ever be disbarred the use of arms”.
The Second Amendment does not guarantee our freedom to be armed. The right to protect ourselves and our families comes from God; the Second Amendment reminds the government not to infringe upon those rights.
The threat by the President to implement gun control through executive order should disturb all Americans. The list of presidential duties is stated quite clearly in the Constitution, and creating legislation is not one of them. His job is to enforce the law, not make it.
One would hope cooler heads would prevail, but that seems unlikely. After the horrible massacre in Connecticut many are convinced gun control is the only answer, even though strict gun control laws were in place in Connecticut and those laws failed to prevent that tragedy. While chasing red herrings and attempting to create political hay, the real reasons behind such violence is largely ignored.
One question often repeated by the gun controllers is why would anyone want a gun like an AR-15. The AR-15 is an effective “varmint” gun, it's lightweight, and fairly “scary” looking. The reason is no different than the golfer who wants a different putter or the individual who wants a Ferrari. It's available and for sale.
What a tragedy it would be if the government succeeds in punishing lawful citizens because the actions of criminals. All of us who care about the Constitution and freedom should contact their elected officials and be clear about where we stand on gun control. The media and the left wing in this country is on a witch hunt to subjugate us and are freedom. It's up to those of us who treasure our rights to stand up and be counted.
The conversation about gun control is often an emotional one, based on flawed facts and often ignorance. Those who wish to implement gun control seem to know the least about guns and gun violence. Their talking points are often erroneous and based on an idea of just doing something, whether that something will actually solve any problems or not.
Here are some of the areas where the gun controllers are promoting misinformation.
- AR 15s and AK 47 are assault weapons.
- Most violence and deaths are caused by rifles and “assault weapons”.
- Guns can be purchased at a gun show without background checks.
- Gun laws actually prevent gun violence.
- The Second Amendment was intended for the “militia”, not ordinary folks.
AR does not mean assault rifle. It means ArmaLite which is the manufacturer. Likewise, AK-47, the AK denotes the initials of the Russian who invented it. The AR-15 is not a military weapon; it only looks somewhat like a military weapon. Both the AR-15 and the AK-47 will only fire one bullet with each trigger pull.
Rifles account for a sliver of the gun violence in this country. The weapon of choice for most criminals is the handgun.
In NC only those with a concealed carry permit may purchase a gun without major paperwork involved; their background check has already been done. The sheriff or one of his deputies will be at all NC gun shows.
Statistics prove that gun laws have little affect on gun violence in this country. After all, criminals are criminals because they do not obey the law. When gun control laws for the “assault weapons” were implemented in the 1990s, there was very little change in gun violence, consequently the ban was lifted. Countries with strict gun control still have plenty of violence, and often guns are involved.
George Mason, contributed with being very involved in writing the Bill of Rights said: “I ask sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people, except for a few public officials.” Alexander Hamilton stated: “The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed”. Thomas Jefferson opined: “No free man shall ever be disbarred the use of arms”.
The Second Amendment does not guarantee our freedom to be armed. The right to protect ourselves and our families comes from God; the Second Amendment reminds the government not to infringe upon those rights.
The threat by the President to implement gun control through executive order should disturb all Americans. The list of presidential duties is stated quite clearly in the Constitution, and creating legislation is not one of them. His job is to enforce the law, not make it.
One would hope cooler heads would prevail, but that seems unlikely. After the horrible massacre in Connecticut many are convinced gun control is the only answer, even though strict gun control laws were in place in Connecticut and those laws failed to prevent that tragedy. While chasing red herrings and attempting to create political hay, the real reasons behind such violence is largely ignored.
One question often repeated by the gun controllers is why would anyone want a gun like an AR-15. The AR-15 is an effective “varmint” gun, it's lightweight, and fairly “scary” looking. The reason is no different than the golfer who wants a different putter or the individual who wants a Ferrari. It's available and for sale.
What a tragedy it would be if the government succeeds in punishing lawful citizens because the actions of criminals. All of us who care about the Constitution and freedom should contact their elected officials and be clear about where we stand on gun control. The media and the left wing in this country is on a witch hunt to subjugate us and are freedom. It's up to those of us who treasure our rights to stand up and be counted.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Gun Owners Mad As Hell And Will Not Take It!
This is about far more than guns and who has them. This is about slavery to the state. Pure and simple!
There is a purge of Congress in the offing. It will be historic in its magnitude.
Allow me to be as clear as I possibly can about this because the disconnect between the people of America and their government has become so complete, the distance between the citizen and the government has become so broad, that Washington is hearing only a faint whisper (If they hear anything at all!) coming from those of us outside the beltway.
So let me say this clearly, loudly, and in a declarative manner: Attention Senators and US Representatives: If you vote for the new Assault Weapons Ban your political career in the US Congress is OVER. That is O V E R! Complete, finished, ended, kaput!
For the past few days I have been going over and over Senator Diane Feinstein’s proposal for a new Assault Weapons Ban and it reads like some sort of “edict” handed down from the politburo in old Soviet Socialist Russia. (The politburo is the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party.)
ARTICLE CONTINUED: http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52104?utm_source=CFP+Mailout&utm_campaign=9ad9029ef1-Call_to_Champions&utm_medium=email
Bans the sale, transfer, importation, or manufacturing of:
120 specifically-named firearms
Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a detachable magazine and have one military characteristic
Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds
Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and various state bans by:
Moving from a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test
Eliminating the easy-to-remove bayonet mounts and flash suppressors from the characteristics test
Banning firearms with “thumbhole stocks” and “bullet buttons” to address attempts to “work around” prior bans Bans large-capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than 10 rounds.
Protects legitimate hunters and the rights of existing gun owners by:
Grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment
Exempting over 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting or sporting purposes and
Exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons
Requires that grandfathered weapons be registered under the National Firearms Act, to include:
o Background check of owner and any transferee;
o Type and serial number of the firearm;
o Positive identification, including photograph and fingerprint;
o Certification from local law enforcement of identity and that possession would not violate State or local law; and
o Dedicated funding for ATF to implement registration
There is a purge of Congress in the offing. It will be historic in its magnitude.
Allow me to be as clear as I possibly can about this because the disconnect between the people of America and their government has become so complete, the distance between the citizen and the government has become so broad, that Washington is hearing only a faint whisper (If they hear anything at all!) coming from those of us outside the beltway.
So let me say this clearly, loudly, and in a declarative manner: Attention Senators and US Representatives: If you vote for the new Assault Weapons Ban your political career in the US Congress is OVER. That is O V E R! Complete, finished, ended, kaput!
For the past few days I have been going over and over Senator Diane Feinstein’s proposal for a new Assault Weapons Ban and it reads like some sort of “edict” handed down from the politburo in old Soviet Socialist Russia. (The politburo is the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party.)
ARTICLE CONTINUED: http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/52104?utm_source=CFP+Mailout&utm_campaign=9ad9029ef1-Call_to_Champions&utm_medium=email
Summary of 2013 Feinstein Assault
Weapons Legislation
Bans the sale, transfer, importation, or manufacturing of:
120 specifically-named firearms
Certain other semiautomatic rifles, handguns, shotguns that can accept a detachable magazine and have one military characteristic
Semiautomatic rifles and handguns with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds
Strengthens the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban and various state bans by:
Moving from a 2-characteristic test to a 1-characteristic test
Eliminating the easy-to-remove bayonet mounts and flash suppressors from the characteristics test
Banning firearms with “thumbhole stocks” and “bullet buttons” to address attempts to “work around” prior bans Bans large-capacity ammunition feeding devices capable of accepting more than 10 rounds.
Protects legitimate hunters and the rights of existing gun owners by:
Grandfathering weapons legally possessed on the date of enactment
Exempting over 900 specifically-named weapons used for hunting or sporting purposes and
Exempting antique, manually-operated, and permanently disabled weapons
Requires that grandfathered weapons be registered under the National Firearms Act, to include:
o Background check of owner and any transferee;
o Type and serial number of the firearm;
o Positive identification, including photograph and fingerprint;
o Certification from local law enforcement of identity and that possession would not violate State or local law; and
o Dedicated funding for ATF to implement registration
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