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Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« on: October 24, 2016, 08:48:26 PM »
The commonly accepted estimate is 300 million in private possession.  This argues persuasively that it is 50-100% higher.

http://weaponsman.com/?p=33875

Interesting, in any event.

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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2016, 09:10:59 PM »
I will do my best to keep that number going in a positive direction. :tup:
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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2016, 09:18:01 PM »
Keep it climbing!
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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2016, 04:39:27 PM »
Wow, but I don't have ANY guns................. :chuckle:
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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2016, 05:04:54 PM »
To me what this proves is that it would be impossible to take away all guns. More likely to affect ownership competency and usage  through ammo
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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2016, 03:27:20 PM »
To me what this proves is that it would be impossible to take away all guns. More likely to affect ownership competency and usage  through ammo

 :yeah: Eventually all the ammo will run out except black powder.  :twocents:  But there will always be options.

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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2016, 11:44:43 AM »
Another great trend!



http://www.weaselzippers.us/303659-gallup-poll-support-for-assault-weapons-ban-hits-record-low/

It probably mirrors trust in government and media.

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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2016, 12:21:18 PM »
:yeah:

http://www.weaselzippers.us/298237-fbi-3-times-more-americans-in-2015-died-from-stabbings-than-rifles-and-shotguns-combined/

And of course.

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Are Rifles Used a Lot in Homicides?

http://weaponsman.com/?p=32708
something I didn't see mentioned is the number of rifles/shotguns used in 'justifiable homicide' versus the total.  The report only shows all homicides.  I've heard estimates that about a third to half of all the rifle homicides are from some kind of police/agency.  Example being SWAT teams or when police respond to situations where they have more time than just drawing the pistol.

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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2016, 12:32:02 PM »
I sold all of mine on November 30, 2014. I've felt vulnerable ever since.
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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2016, 12:41:21 PM »
Ive only started buying guns since Nov 30, 2014...

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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2016, 01:22:25 PM »
Purely coincidence, I'm quite sure.
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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2016, 02:02:38 PM »
As a born again sheep, I have accepted my government as my protector.  All I need to defend my family is a telephone and a Gun Free Zone sign.
As long as we have the habitat, we can argue forever about who gets to kill what and when.  No habitat = no game.

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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2016, 03:51:52 PM »
 :yeah:
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Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2016, 05:59:39 PM »
Ive only started buying guns since Nov 30, 2014...
Me too..... I think I'm up to 2 now.... I could be wrong, I keep losing count. :dunno:

 


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