In 2008, the U.S. had over 12 thousand firearm-related homicides. All of Japan experienced only 11, fewer than were killed at the Aurora shooting alone. And that was a big year: 2006 saw an astounding two, and when that number jumped to 22 in 2007, it became a national scandal. By comparison, also in 2008, 587 Americans were killed just by guns that had discharged accidentally.
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State Comparison of Strict Gun Laws vs Mortality Rate - 1 views
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"Science Confirms The Obvious: Gun Laws Are Associated With Fewer Gun Deaths"
Report of Gun Deaths - 1 views
US Gun Deaths in 2010 & 2013 - 0 views
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As of June 2013, 4233 people have been killed by guns. The Southeast, which has relatively looser gun laws, contributes 37% (vs. the Northeast, which is more densely populated and all contributes 17%). Using the US mortality data from the World Health Organization, researchers calculated that approximately 185,866 years have been stolen (so far in 2013 alone).
Argument for Magazine Restictions - 0 views
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If magazine were limited to 10 round even rampage killers would no be able to cause as much death and destruction as they have because they have to reload.
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