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Gun Control Reform Activism

ShazzieB

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12. But do we actually KNOW that there's any truth to that?

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #7)

Mon Jan 31, 2022, 06:19 PM

Jan 2022

Do we actually know that burglars are deterred because they assume people own guns? I don't think we do. I think the idea is highly debatable at best.

I will grant that a lot of people think it's true, but that in itself doesn't prove a darned thing. I mean, a lot of of people think covid is just the flu and vaccines are poison, so I don't put much weight on people's personal opinions.

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The answer to your first question is a resounding NO! AndyS Jan 2022 #5

There is some truth to that, but then one would have to ask... TreasonousBastard Jan 2022 #7

But do we actually KNOW that there's any truth to that? ShazzieB Jan 2022 #12

We don't lnow, as number of replies here acknowledge. TreasonousBastard Jan 2022 #13

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rise of the semi automatic, 60's - 90's jimmy the one Mar 2022 #14

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