Dave Duffy’s article in Backwoods Home Magazine cited some interesting facts:
Statistics compiled by law enforcement show the increased personal possession of firearms lowers violent crime in direct proportion to the amount of increase. Example: In the 33 states that now permit its residents to carry concealed handguns, the violent crime rate has dropped dramatically—up to 13% in the largest counties studied. Conversely, in England, where draconian laws banning handguns were passed in 1997, violent crime is up 40%. Disarmed Australia is having the same problems as England, while armed-to-the-teeth Israel and Switzerland are experiencing low violent crime rates.
I’ve always known that was the case… sheesh! Criminals aren’t necessarily fools—not knowing whether they may be outgunned by their intended victim makes crime a whole lot riskier, now doesn’t it?
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