Sentences with phrase «number of guns in»

These events leave us all numb and I guess the next step we need to take is following trajic events up with some type of «Gun» control in a society screaming for legislators to take an interest in getting a handle on number of guns in our society.

However, we know that while the number of guns in the country has increased, the number of homes with guns has actually decreased, meaning that net access to firearms could have gone down.

Transportation Security Administration found a record high number of guns in carry - ons in 2015 — 20 percent more than they found in 2014.

Background check data in March should give us a much better idea of how the Parkland shooting and the subsequent gun control debate affects the number of guns in American hands.

If the fundamental problem is that America has far too many guns, then policies need to cut the number of guns in circulation right now to seriously reduce the number of gun deaths.

That policy not only cut the number of guns in circulation but, based on the research, may have cut the firearm homicide and suicide rates too.

(This is much further than bills typically proposed in the US, which almost never make a serious attempt to immediately reduce the number of guns in the country.)

If America wants to confront its gun violence problem, then, the research suggests it should look to reducing the number of guns in circulation — not putting more armed people into schools.

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But there are signs that the number of armed Swiss is dropping: its now estimated there are roughly 2 million privately owned guns in the country — about one for every four Swiss people.

After a number of Democrats started a sit - in to protest the lack of a vote on gun - control legislation following the Orlando shootings, the Republican - controlled House shut off the C - SPAN cameras.

Measuring just 14 centimetres long, the Lady is one of an increasing number of «purse - friendly» guns on the market, as manufacturers compete to combine fashion and firearms in an attempt to appeal to women.

NICS doesn't reflect the exact number of firearms sold in the U.S. — it doesn't account for people purchasing multiple guns at one time, gun sales that don't involve a federally licensed dealer, or buyers who don't pass background checks.

A review by The Trace of Atlanta Police Department data found that the city recorded at least 850 guns stolen from cars in 2015, almost double the number reported in 2009.

Whatever spurred the event, it is now the deadliest mass shooting in US history — and Paddock's victims join a growing number of people in the US that were intentionally killed at the end of a gun.

According to the FBI, the number of background checks of prospective firearms buyers, a proxy for gun sales, fell again in January compared to a year earlier, continuing a trend of declines for nearly every month in 2017.

The tax agency's crime - fighting wing has about 2,000 agents — accountants with a badge and a gun — and counts a growing number of cryptocurrency experts in its ranks.

«Horrific mass killings receive the most media attention, but as can be seen by the numbers, they only represent a small portion of the total costs - human and medical - of gun injuries in the United States,» said David Hemenway, director of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center in Boston, who was not involved with the study.

The city has seen a mounting number of terrorist attacks in recent years, including last year's coordinated gun and bomb attacks targeting bars, restaurants, a concert hall and the Stade de France, which left 129 dead and hundreds injured.

Though Chicago has a higher number of gun deaths than any other major city, the number of deaths per capita is notably lower than in other cities because of Chicago's large population.

The US also has by far the highest number of privately owned guns in the world.

Estimated in 2007, the number of civilian - owned firearms in the US was 88.8 guns per 100 people, meaning there was almost one privately owned gun per American and more than one per American adult.

Despite their numbers, their steady presence in the news, their unmistakable influence on the national debate over guns, some of them were trying to be teenagers again.

Others, including some gun control and mental health advocates, point to the increasing number of states that allow law enforcement officers or, in some cases, family members or others to petition a court to temporarily take guns from people who pose a danger to themselves or others.

In 2012, the number of guns made in the United States totaled 8.5 million, more than double the 3.3 million that were produced a decade earlieIn 2012, the number of guns made in the United States totaled 8.5 million, more than double the 3.3 million that were produced a decade earliein the United States totaled 8.5 million, more than double the 3.3 million that were produced a decade earlier.

In an era when the toy industry can pinpoint the overall value of all dolls sold domestically each year and the federal government tracks the number of trucks sold in any given month, data on gun sales is obscured by foggy reporting standards and loopholeIn an era when the toy industry can pinpoint the overall value of all dolls sold domestically each year and the federal government tracks the number of trucks sold in any given month, data on gun sales is obscured by foggy reporting standards and loopholein any given month, data on gun sales is obscured by foggy reporting standards and loopholes.

We could limit the number of guns you can buy in one month, just like we limit the amount of certain cold medicines you can buy in one month.

America's hospitals were beset by an unusual number of calamities in 2017: Fires raged in Northern and Southern California; hurricanes displaced thousands in Houston, Florida and Puerto Rico; the deadliest mass shooting in modern history killed 58 people and wounded more than 500 others in Las Vegas; and an attack at a Bronx hospital in which a doctor turned a gun on his former colleagues, killing one and injuring six.

The occasional spurts of mass violence don't make me consider gun bans, but the astounding number of adults who believe in fairy tales is possibly reason enough.

In Republican - controlled legislatures, the number of laws proposed to loosen gun control increased by 75 percent, where in Democrat - controlled legislatures, the number of laws proposed to restrict gun access increased 10 percent, according to the Harvard Business School studIn Republican - controlled legislatures, the number of laws proposed to loosen gun control increased by 75 percent, where in Democrat - controlled legislatures, the number of laws proposed to restrict gun access increased 10 percent, according to the Harvard Business School studin Democrat - controlled legislatures, the number of laws proposed to restrict gun access increased 10 percent, according to the Harvard Business School study.

Tim Guns are in kids» hands because there are incredible numbers of guns around for them to buy from somebody, steal, and otherwise get their handsGuns are in kids» hands because there are incredible numbers of guns around for them to buy from somebody, steal, and otherwise get their handsguns around for them to buy from somebody, steal, and otherwise get their hands on.

One searches in vain through the colonial period for evidence of Americans armed with guns rising in great numbers to defend their liberties, whether in organized militias or unorganized crowds.»

Guns are very effective deterrents, and given that 99.9996 % of gun owners don't go out and kill anyone with guns (that's, 35000 murders (assuming one murder per gun owner, which is a generous number, divided by 100m gun owners, which own about 270m guns in the US), it's mind numbingly stupid to argue that GUNS are the problem, or that even legal gun owners are the problem, when you're more likely to get run over by a car (and 13 times more likely to just die of cancGuns are very effective deterrents, and given that 99.9996 % of gun owners don't go out and kill anyone with guns (that's, 35000 murders (assuming one murder per gun owner, which is a generous number, divided by 100m gun owners, which own about 270m guns in the US), it's mind numbingly stupid to argue that GUNS are the problem, or that even legal gun owners are the problem, when you're more likely to get run over by a car (and 13 times more likely to just die of cancGuns are very effective deterrents, and given that 99.9996 % of gun owners don't go out and kill anyone with guns (that's, 35000 murders (assuming one murder per gun owner, which is a generous number, divided by 100m gun owners, which own about 270m guns in the US), it's mind numbingly stupid to argue that GUNS are the problem, or that even legal gun owners are the problem, when you're more likely to get run over by a car (and 13 times more likely to just die of cancguns (that's, 35000 murders (assuming one murder per gun owner, which is a generous number, divided by 100m gun owners, which own about 270m guns in the US), it's mind numbingly stupid to argue that GUNS are the problem, or that even legal gun owners are the problem, when you're more likely to get run over by a car (and 13 times more likely to just die of cancguns (that's, 35000 murders (assuming one murder per gun owner, which is a generous number, divided by 100m gun owners, which own about 270m guns in the US), it's mind numbingly stupid to argue that GUNS are the problem, or that even legal gun owners are the problem, when you're more likely to get run over by a car (and 13 times more likely to just die of cancguns in the US), it's mind numbingly stupid to argue that GUNS are the problem, or that even legal gun owners are the problem, when you're more likely to get run over by a car (and 13 times more likely to just die of cancguns in the US), it's mind numbingly stupid to argue that GUNS are the problem, or that even legal gun owners are the problem, when you're more likely to get run over by a car (and 13 times more likely to just die of cancGUNS are the problem, or that even legal gun owners are the problem, when you're more likely to get run over by a car (and 13 times more likely to just die of cancGUNS are the problem, or that even legal gun owners are the problem, when you're more likely to get run over by a car (and 13 times more likely to just die of cancer).

And so the list goes, with the actual numbers changing somewhat from year to year, yet the fact that more people are killed with blunt objects each year remains constant.For example, in 2011, there was 323 murders committed with a rifle but 496 murders committed with hammers and clubs.While the FBI makes is clear that some of the «murder by rifle» numbers could be adjusted up slightly, when you take into account murders with non-categorized types of guns, it does not change the fact that their annual reports consistently show more lives are taken each year with these blunt objects than are taken with Feinstein's dreaded rifle.Another interesting fact: According to the FBI, nearly twice as many people are killed by hands and fists each year than are killed by murderers who use rifles.

And a record - breaking number of hunters — most of whom haven't had a gun in their hands since last year — are out after them as seasons open across the nation.

lets not point guns at wenger yes he is too simple on players but why do nt we look at players who are not arsenal quality d players who do nt know the value of being at a big club like arsenal talking of giroud who on average scores 13.6 goals per season and yet you have the best midfielders in the league and probably the best number 10 in the world who creates 400 chances of scoring goals and you utilize only 13.6.

There are nine bullet holes in it, all made by Weatherby bullets, alongside a number of dents and smears made by other hunting bullets and even by a.50 caliber machine - gun slug and a.30 - 06 «armor - piercing» bullet.

I'm sure you've read the tragic accounts on the internet of children suffering great harm or death from an unanchored dresser falling on them, from being turned forward - facing in their car seat too soon, from being left unattended around a pool or a gun or any number of other dangers.

With the high number of people owning guns in the US, moms need to be aware of gun safety tips so that they can protect their kids.

BTW the SAFE act dose limit the type of guns you can own, and limit the number of rounds in a clip..

Modern Conservatives are very supportive of the Second Amendment and the US has the highest gun ownership in the world both in numbers and per capita (350 million guns compared to a population of 330 million citizens).

The bill updates the state's assault weapons ban, reduces the number of bullets in a magazine from 10 to seven and strengthens criminal penalties for illegal guns.

Otherwise you might evaluate along a number of 2 dimensional criteria - reminiscent of the «Guns vs Butter» dialectic in economics.

Out - gunned when it comes to fundraising and out - numbered in enrollment by about five to three across the state, Republicans know they face an uphill battle in their quest to oust Cuomo in November, and they're more than willing to accept any and all assistance in softening up their target ahead of the general election.

In fact, in 2013 and 2014, the number of successful gun buyers from the terror watch list rose to 94 percent — with 455 suspects purchasing firearms and just 30 being denieIn fact, in 2013 and 2014, the number of successful gun buyers from the terror watch list rose to 94 percent — with 455 suspects purchasing firearms and just 30 being deniein 2013 and 2014, the number of successful gun buyers from the terror watch list rose to 94 percent — with 455 suspects purchasing firearms and just 30 being denied.

The governor said yesterday that the gun control law, which updates the state's assault weapons ban and limits the number of bullets in a high - capacity magazine to seven, isn't intended to hurt sportsmen or hunters or infringe on Second Amendment rights.

The event comes on the heels of a sweeping gun control law that passed last month in Albany that updates the state's assault weapons ban and limits the number of rounds in a high - capacity magazine.

There has been a 20 per cent rise in the number of young people prosecuted for firearms offences over the past five years, with reports that children as young as eight are now using guns to solve disputes.

The IDC has pointed to a number of key victories they've been able to approved in the chamber under the coalition arrangement, including a package of gun control laws in 2013.

The gun laws passed in January limit the number of bullets in a magazine to 7.

Mr. Trump has cycled through a number of proposals — including some gun limits deemed unacceptable by the N.R.A. — in the days since the rampage killed 14 students and three adults last week at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla..