Shooting from the hip: Facts and Opinions about guns

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Profess ional Psychology

SHOOTING FROM THE HIP: FACTS AND

OPINIONS ABOUT GUNS

Presentation of facts about gun laws and legislation in the United States followed by discussion

Opinions are welcomed and we encourage respectful discourse

It is our sincere hope to get away and stay away from gun polarization and conduct a constructive listening session/discussion

OVERVIEW

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

B i l l o f R igh t s Tr ansc r i p t Tex t . ( n .d . ) . N at ion a l A r ch i v es and R eco r d s A dmin i s t r a t i on . Re t r i ev ed f rom h t tp : / / www.a rch i v es .gov / ex h ib i t s / ch a r te r s / b i l l _ o f _ r i g h t s _ t r ans c r i p t . h tm l

2ND AMENDMENT

In the United States in 2009, there were a total of 310 million nonmilitary fi rearms.

GUNS IN THE UNITED STATES

Roberts, A. (2012, August 9). By the numbers: Guns in America - CNN.com. CNN.com - Breaking

News, U.S., World, Weather, Entertainment &

Video News. Retrieved from

http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/09/politics/btn-guns- in-america

According to ATF reports, in 2010 there were 5,459,240 new fi rearms manufactured in the United States, nearly all (95 percent) for the U.S. market. An additional 3,252,404 firearms were imported to the

United States.

ABC News (2012 , Augus t 25 ) . Guns i n Amer i ca , a S ta t i s t i ca l Look - ABC News . ABCNews .com - B reak ing News , La tes t News & Top V ideo News - ABC News . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / abcnews .go.com/b logs /head l i nes /2012 /08 /guns - in -amer i ca -a - s ta t i s t i ca l - l ook /

GUNS IN THE UNITED STATES

Guns were used in 11,078 homicides in the U.S. in 2010 Comprising almost 35% of all gun deaths Over 68% of all homicides

Law Center to Prevent Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In format ion Exper ts . (2012 , November 16) . Law Center

to Prevent Gun V io lence – Gun Law In format ion Exper ts . Ret r ieved f rom ht tp : / / smartgun laws .org/gun-deaths -and- in jur ies -s tat i s t i cs /

NUMBER OF HOMICIDES ANNUALLY

On average, 33 gun homicides were committed each day for the years 2005-2010.

Law Cente r t o Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter

t o P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /


Regions and states with higher rates of gun ownership have significantly higher rates of homicide than states with lower rates of gun ownership.




Firearms were used in 19,392 suicides in the U.S. in 2010, constituting almost 62% of all gun deaths. Over 50% of all suicides are committed with a firearm. On average, 49 gun suicides were committed each day for

the years 2005-2010.



NUMBER OF SUICIDES ANNUALLY

In 2010, guns took the lives of 31,076 Americans in homicides, suicides and unintentional shootings.



TOTAL NUMBER OF GUN DEATHS

AVERAGE FIREARMS WORLDWIDE

Khazan, O. (2012). Here’s how U.S. gun violence compares with the rest of the world. The

Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2012/12/14/schoo-

shooting-how-do-u-s-gun-homicides-compare-with-the-rest-of-the-world/

HOMICIDES BY FIREARMS WORLDWIDE

Khazan, O. (2012). Here’s how U.S. gun violence compares with the rest of

the world. The Washington Post. Retrieved from

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2012/12/14/schoo-shooting-how-do-u-s-gun-homicides-compare-with-the-rest-of-the-world/

FIREARM DEATHS IN DEVELOPED WORLD

Fisher, M. (2012). Chart: The U.S. has far more gun-related killings than any other

developed country. The Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/files/2012/12/firearm-OECD-UN-data3.jpg

GUN DEATHS IN THE UNITED STATES

Stickings, M. (2012). Horror in Conneticut; a violent, gun-obsessed America gone mad. The Reaction. Retrieved from

http://the-reaction.blogspot.com/2012/12/horror-in-connecticut-violent-gun.html



Under the Brady Act, you cannot have a gun for personal or pleasure if you:1. Were convicted of a crime punishable by being in prison for more than

one year2. Are a fugitive from justice3. Are addicted to, or illegally use, any controlled substance4. Have been ruled mentally defective by a court, or are committed to a

mental institution5. Are an illegal alien living in the United States unlawfully6. Received a dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces7. Renounced your U.S. citizenship, if you are a U.S. citizen8. Are subject to a court restraining order that involves your ‘intimate

partner, your partner’s child, or children 9. Were convicted of domestic violence in any court of a misdemeanor

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THE BRADY ACT

Shall Issue State sets specified baseline requirements and upon

completion, a law-abiding citizen shall be granted a permit to carry a weapon

Discretionary/Reasonable Issue State has some discretion but generally grants permits

No Permit Required State allows law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms

for lawful purposesRights Restricted- Very Limited Issue

Government has complete discretion over issuance, where that discretion is normally used to deny issuance

Non-issue State law completely prohibits carrying firearms outside of the

home or place of business

CONCEAL AND CARRY

NRA-Institute for Legislative Action. (2013). Gun laws. Retrieved from http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws.aspx.

Only 6 states require the registration of a handgun

District of Columbia is the only area in the United States requiring the registration of shotguns and rifles

Only 12 states require you have a permit to purchase a handgun

No states require a permit to purchase a shotgun or rifle

CURRENT LEGISLATION

NRA-Institute for Legislative Action. (2013). Gun laws. Retrieved from http://www.nraila.org/gun-laws.aspx.

GRADING STATE GUN LAWS

Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (2012). Gun laws matter: Understanding the link between weak laws and gun violence. Retrieved from http://smartgunlaws.org/gun-laws-matter-2012-understanding-the-link-between-weak-laws-and-gun-violence/map of top ten highest

GUN LAWS AND DEATH RATES

Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (2012). Gun laws matter: Understanding the link between weak laws and gun violence. Retrieved from http://smartgunlaws.org/gun-laws-matter-2012-understanding-the-link-between-weak-laws-and-gun-violence/map of top ten highest

CASTLE DOCTRINE (No duty to retreat, if in home) Person must be inside of his or her home Victim must be attempting to commit or have committed an

unlawful entry into the defendant’s home Prove that the use of deadly force was reasonable Duty to retreat

STAND-YOUR-GROUND LAWS (No duty to retreat, regardless of location) Person has no duty or other requirement to abandon a place

in which he or she has the right to legally be

Free Advice (n.d.). Castle Doctrine. Criminal Law - Lawyers, Attorneys, & Free Legal Information . Retrieved from http://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/violent_crimes/castle-doctrine.htm

CASTLE DOCTRINE/STAND-YOUR-GROUND LAW

Use of deadly force justified

Specific legislation prevents fi ling claim against defender of dwelling

Illinois has no requirement of retreat

ILLINOIS CASTLE DOCTRINE

Illinois General Assembly (2013). . Illinois General Assembly Home Page. Retrieved from http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=072000050H Art.+7&ActID=1876&ChapAct=720

There are 4 key areas that President Obama’s proposal touches on:1) Law Enforcement2) Availability of Dangerous Firearms and Ammunition3) School Safety4) Mental Health

S te in , S . , & Ru d o l f , J . ( 2013 , J an u a ry 17 ) . Ob ama Gu n Con t ro l P rop o s a l s U nve i l ed , Ma rk in g B ig g es t Leg i s l a t i ve E ff o r t I n A Gen era t i on . Break in g News and Op in ion o n T h e Hu ffi n g ton Po s t . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.h u ffi n g ton p o s t . c om/ 2013 / 01 / 16 / ob ama- g u n - c on t ro l -p ro po s a l s _n _2486919 .h tm l

OBAMA ON GUN CONTROL

Provide $55 million for new initiative (Project AWARE) to make sure students get treatment for mental health issues

Provide $25 million for state-based strategies supporting individuals ages 16-25 with mental health or substance abuse issues

Provide $25 million to off er students mental health services for trauma or anxiety

Provide $50 million to train 5,000 additional mental health professionals serving children and young adults

Whi te House (2013 , J anuary 16 ) . Obama 's gun-cont ro l p roposa l s - The Wash i ngton Pos t . Wash ington Pos t : B reak ing News , Wor l d , US , DC News & Ana l ys i s . Re t r i eved f rom ht tp : / /www.wash ingtonpos t . com/wp- s rv / spec i a l /po l i t i c s /obama-gun-proposa l s / i ndex .h tml

MENTAL HEALTH

A retired New York police captain mistook his 37-year-old son for an intruder, shooting and killing him with his service weapon

Shortly after midnight, Leach called 911 to report that he had shot his son Matthew and was said to have been visibly shaken when fi rst responders arrived on the scene.

Matthew Leach was rushed to the closest hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

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ANECDOTES TO THINK ABOUT

http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2012/07/23/former_rochester_police_captain_accidentally_shoots_

A 14-year-old Phoenix boy shot an armed intruder who broke into his home

The boy was babysitting his younger siblings, ages eight, 12 and 12.

The incident started with a woman ringing the doorbell to the residence.

A short time later, the boy heard a loud bang, which he correctly assumed was someone attempting to force entry through the door.

The boy gathered his siblings and hurried them upstairs as he armed himself with a handgun from his parent’s bedroom.

From the top of the stairs, the boy saw a man break open the front door.

When the man pointed a gun at the boy, the boy shot the man. The man did not fi re his weapon.

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ANECDOTES TO THINK ABOUT

As a nation?

As a city?

As a mental health professional?

WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN?

Mississippi stopped background checks last year. Homicides have risen by 25% since then.

The New Yo rk Times - B reak ing News , Wor ld News & Mu l t imed ia . (2013 , Feb ruary ) . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.nyt imes .com/

FACT

70% of gun owners support stricter gun control

NRA. (2013) . NRA . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /home.n ra .o rg /# /n rao rg

FACT

Gun production has doubled in the last five years. Where there are more guns, there are more shootings.

Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Sho t Down | Mo ther Jones . Mother Jones | Smar t , Fea r less Jou rna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.mother jones .com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -myths - fac t - check

FACT

73,505 Americans were treated in hospital emergency departments for non-fatal gunshot wounds in 2010.

Law Cen ter to Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law I n fo rmat ion Exper ts . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter to P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law I n fo rmat ion Exper ts . Re t r i eved f rom

h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /

FACT

Firearms were the third-leading cause of injury-related deaths nationwide in 2010, following poisoning and motor vehicle accidents.

Law Cente r to Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cente r to P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law In fo rmat ion Exper t s . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i cs /

FACT

In the first seven years of the U.S.-Iraq War, over 4,400 American soldiers were killed. Almost as many civilians are killed with guns in the U.S., however, every seven weeks.

Law C en te r t o Prev en t G u n V io l en ce – G un Law I n f o rmat i on E x p er t s . ( 2 01 2 , N ov emb er 16 ) . Law C en te r t o P r ev en t G u n V io l ence – G un Law I n fo r mat i on E x p er t s . Re t r i ev ed f rom

h t tp : / / smar tg un laws .o rg / gun - d ea ths - an d - i n j u r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /

FACT

White males, about 40% of the U.S. population, accounted for over 80% of firearm suicides in 2010.

Law Cen ter to Preven t Gun Vio lence – Gun Law I n fo rmat ion Exper ts . (2012 , November 16 ) . Law Cen ter to P reven t Gun V io lence – Gun Law I n fo rmat ion Exper ts . Re t r i eved f rom

h t tp : / / smar tgun laws .o rg /gun -dea ths -and - in ju r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /

FACT

A study of California handgun purchasers found that in the first year after the purchase of a handgun, suicide was the leading cause of death among the purchasers.

La w C e n t e r t o P re v e n t G un V i o l e n c e – G un La w I n fo rm a t i o n E x p e r t s . ( 2 0 1 2 , N o v e m b e r 1 6 ) . La w C e n t e r t o P r e v e n t G u n V i o l e n c e – G un La w I n fo r m a t i o n E x p e r t s . Re t r i e v e d f ro m

h t t p : / / s m a r t g un l a w s . o rg / g un - d e a t hs - a n d - i n j u r i e s - s t a t i s t i c s /

FACT

Firearms were used in nearly 44% of suicide deaths among persons under age 25 in 2010 .



FACT

More than 75% of guns used in suicide attempts and unintentional injuries of 0-19 year-olds were stored in the residence of the victim, a relative, or a friend.

L aw Cen te r t o Prev en t G un V i o l ence – G un L aw In fo rmat i on Ex per t s . ( 2012 , Nov ember 16 ) . L aw Cen te r

to P rev en t G un V i o l en ce – G un Law In fo rm at i on Ex per t s . Re t r i ev ed f rom h t tp : / / s m ar tgun laws .o rg / gun - dea ths - and - i n j u r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /

FACT

The risk of suicide increases in homes where guns are kept loaded and/or unlocked.



FACT

In 2010, unintentional firearm injuries caused the deaths of 606 people.



FACT

From 2005-2010, almost 3,800 people in the U.S. died from unintentional shootings.



FACT

Over 1,300 victims of unintentional shootings for the period 2005–2010 were under 25 years of age .



FACT

People of all age groups are significantly more likely to die from unintentional firearm injuries when they live in states with more guns, relative to states with fewer guns. On average, states with the highest gun levels had nine times the rate of unintentional firearms deaths compared to states with the lowest gun levels.

L a w C e n t e r t o P re v e n t G u n V i o l e n c e – G u n L a w I n f o rm a t i o n E x p e r t s . ( 2 0 1 2 , N o v e m b e r 1 6 ) . L a w C e n t e r t o P r e v e n t G u n V i o l e n c e – G u n L a w I n f o r m a t i o n E x p e r t s . Re t r i e v e d f ro m

h t t p : / / s m a r t g u n l a w s . o rg / g u n - d e a t h s - a n d - i n j u r i e s - s t a t i s t i c s /

FACT

A federal government study of unintentional shootings found that 8% of such shooting deaths resulted from shots fired by children under the age of six.

L aw Cen te r t o Prev en t G un V i o l ence – G un L aw In fo rmat i on Ex per t s . ( 2012 , Nov ember 16 ) . L aw Cen te r

to P rev en t G un V i o l en ce – G un Law In fo rm at i on Ex per t s . Re t r i ev ed f rom h t tp : / / s m ar tgun laws .o rg / gun - dea ths - and - i n j u r i es - s ta t i s t i c s /

FACT

People with more guns tend to kill more people –with guns. The states with the highest gun ownership rates have a gun murder rate of 114% higher than those with the lowest gun ownership rates. Also, gun death rates tend to be higher in states with higher rates of gun ownership. Gun death rates are generally lower in states with restrictions such as assault-weapon bans or safe-storage requirements.

Gilson, D. (2013, January 31). 10 Pro- Gun Myths, Shot Down | Mother Jones. Mother Jones | Smart, Fear less Journal ism . Retr ieved from http:/ /www.mother jones.com/pol i t ics /2013/01/pro-gun-myths-fact-check

FACT

Drivers who carry guns are 44% more likely than unarmed drivers to make obscene gestures at other motorists, and 77% more likely to follow them aggressively.

Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anua ry 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Sho t Dow n | Mo ther J ones . Mothe r J ones | Sm ar t ,

Fea r l ess J ou rna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /w w w.m other j ones . com /po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -m yths - fac t - check

FACT

Mass shootings stopped by armed civilians in the past 30 years: 0

Chances that a shooting at an ER involves guns taken from guards: 1 in 5

Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Sho t Down | Mo the r J ones . Mother J ones | Smar t , Fea r l ess

J ourna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom ht tp : / /www.mother j ones . com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /pro -gun-myths -f ac t - check

FACT

Owning a gun has been linked to higher risks of homicide, suicide, and accidental death by gunFor every time a gun is used in self-defense in the home, there are 7 assaults or murders, 11 suicide attempts, and 4 accidents involving guns in or around the home.

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J o u r n a l i s m . Re t r i e v e d f ro m h t t p : / / w w w. m o t h e r j o ne s . c o m / p o l i t i c s / 2 0 1 3 / 0 1 / p ro - g u n - m y t h s - f a c t -c he c k

FACT

43% of homes with guns and kids have at least one unlocked firearm.

Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Sho t Down | Mo ther Jones . Mother Jones | Smar t , Fea r less Jou rna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom

h t tp : / /www.mother jones .com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -myths - fac t - check

FACT

In one experiment, one-third of 8 to 12 year old boys who found a handgun pulled the trigger.

Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Shot Down | Mother J ones . Mother J ones | Smar t , Fear l ess

J ou rna l i sm . Ret r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.mother j ones . com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -myths -fac t - check

FACT

In one survey, nearly 1% of Americans reported using guns to defend themselves or their property. However, a closer look at their claims found that more than 50% involved using guns in an aggressive manner, such as escalating an argument.

Gi l son , D . ( 2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun My ths , Sho t Dow n | Mo the r J one s . Mothe r J one s | Smar t , Fe a r l e s s J ou rna l i sm . Re t r i e v e d f rom h t tp : / / w w w.mot he r j one s . com/ po l i t i c s / 2013 / 01 / p ro - gun - my ths -f ac t - che ck

FACT

A Philadelphia study found that the odds of an assault victim being shot were 4.5 times greater if he carried a gun. His odds of being killed were 4.2 times greater.

Gi l son , D . (201 3 , J an u a ry 31 ) . 1 0 Pro - Gu n M y th s , Sh o t Down | M o th e r J on es . M oth e r J on es | S mar t , Fea r l e ss J ou rn a l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom h t t p : / /www.m oth e r j on es . c om /p o l i t i c s /201 3 /01 /p ro -gu n -m yt h s - fac t - ch eck

FACT

In 2010, nearly 6 times more women were shot by husbands, boyfriends, and ex-partners than murdered by male strangers.

Gi l s on , D . (2013 , J an u a ry 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gu n Myth s , S h o t D o wn | Mo th e r J on es . Mo th er J o n es | S mar t , Fea r l e s s

J ou rn a l i s m . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.mo th e r j on es . c om/ p o l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro - gu n - myth s -f ac t - ch eck

FACT

A woman's chances of being killed by her abuser increase more than 7 times if he has access to a gun.

Gi l son , D . (2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun Myths , Sho t Down | Mo ther Jones . Mother Jones | Smar t , Fea r less

Jou rna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.mother jones .com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -myths - fac t - check

FACT

One study found that women in states with higher gun ownership rates were 4.9 times more likely to be murdered by a gun than women in states with lower gun ownership rates.

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J o u r n a l i s m . Re t r i e v e d f ro m h t t p : / / w w w. m o t h e r j o ne s . c o m / p o l i t i c s / 2 0 1 3 / 0 1 / p ro - g u n - m y t h s - f a c t -c he c k

FACT

About 50% of Americans said they had a gun in their homes in 1973. Today, about 45% say they do. Overall, 35% of Americans personally own a gun.

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J ou r n a l i s m . Re t r i ev ed f rom h t tp : / / www.mothe r j ones . com/ p o l i t i c s / 201 3 / 0 1 / p ro - gu n - my ths - f ac t -check

FACT

Around 80% of gun owners are men. On average they own 7.9 guns each.

G i l s on , D . ( 2013 , J a nua ry 31 ) . 10 Pro - G un M y t hs , Sho t D own | M o t he r J one s . M ot he r J one s | Sma r t , F e a r l e s s

J ou rna l i s m . Re t r i e ve d f rom h t t p : / / www. mot he r j one s . c om/ po l i t i c s / 2013 / 01 / p ro -gun -myt hs - f a c t -c he c k

FACT

Around 40% of all legal gun sales involve private sellers and don't require background checks. 40% of prison inmates who used guns in their crimes got them this way.


Jou rna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.mother jones .com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -myths -fac t - check

FACT

An investigation found 62% of online gun sellers were willing to sell to buyers who said they couldn't pass a background check.

Gi l son , D . ( 2013 , J anuary 31 ) . 10 Pro - Gun My ths , Sho t Dow n | Mo the r J one s . Mothe r J one s | Smar t , Fe a r l e s s

J ou rna l i sm . Re t r i e v e d f rom h t tp : / / w w w.mot he r j one s . com/ po l i t i c s / 2013 / 01 / p ro - gun - my t hs -f ac t - che ck

FACT

20% of licensed California gun dealers agreed to sell handguns to researchers posing as illegal "straw" buyers.


Jou rna l i sm . Re t r i eved f rom h t tp : / /www.mother jones .com/po l i t i c s /2013 /01 /p ro -gun -myths - fac t - check

FACT

FACT

Agresti, J. D., & Smith, R. K. (2013, February 11). Gun

Control. Just Facts. Retrieved from

http://www.justfacts.com/guncontrol.as p

3/5 of polled felons say they won’t mess with an armed victim.

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Buyers that purchase firearms through private sales in the U.S. don't have to pass a background check before obtaining possession of the weapon. This includes sales to criminals, felons, and people with a history of severe mental illness.

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88 percent of Americans support background checks on people buying guns at gun shows.

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58 percent of Americans support a nationwide ban on the sale of assault weapons


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55 percent of Americans support placing an armed guard in every school.


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56 percent of Americans think inadequate treatment of mentally ill people contributes a great deal to gun violence.


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Forty-two people were killed in Chicago last month, the most in January since 2002.

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