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Michigan sees fewer gun deaths -- with more permits...

Started by Henry Hawk, January 08, 2008, 02:33:34 PM

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Henry Hawk

January 08, 2008, 02:33:34 PM
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008801060602

Six years after new rules made it much easier to get a license to carry concealed weapons, the number of Michiganders legally packing heat has increased more than six-fold.

But dire predictions about increased violence and bloodshed have largely gone unfulfilled, according to law enforcement officials and, to the extent they can be measured, crime statistics.

The incidence of violent crime in Michigan in the six years since the law went into effect has been, on average, below the rate of the previous six years. The overall incidence of death from firearms, including suicide and accidents, also has declined.
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bevis

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January 08, 2008, 02:47:39 PM
no doubt.  back in the day, being polite to someone might be a life and death proposition.  i'm not opposed to that at all!  unfortunately i live in california, and pretty much have to know someone to obtain a carry permit.  sigh.

Palehorse

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January 08, 2008, 02:50:13 PM
You know, since society is so politically correct and seem to want to legislate our behavior, why don't we take a short cut to all of this crapola? Strap on a piece and if they offend you double tap them!  :biggrin:
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bevis

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January 08, 2008, 02:54:52 PM
depends on how you define "offends" i guess.   :biggrin:

Palehorse

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January 08, 2008, 02:56:07 PM
 :yes: :biggrin:
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

tallulahdahling

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January 13, 2008, 01:02:58 PM
I'm with you, PH!   :smile:
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