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Study: Background checks for gun buyers could save lives
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Mark A. Taff
Website: http://www.marktaff.com
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“Very few of the existing state-specific firearms laws are associated with reduced mortality, and this evidence underscores the importance of focusing on relevant and effective firearms legislation,” said Sandro Galea, dean of the School of Public Health at Boston University, an author of the study.
“Implementing universal background checks for the purchase of firearms or ammunition, and firearm identification nationally could substantially reduce mortality in the U.S.” |
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jac
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One more time.
Criminals don't buy their guns at gun shows. They steal them or buy them on the black market.
Laws such as this scribe desires only inconvenience law abiding citizens and have zero affect on criminals ability to get guns. |
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