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Title: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Fl0und3rz 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.
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Lucky1 on October 24, 2016, 09:10:59 PM
I will do my best to keep that number going in a positive direction. :tup:
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: JODakota on October 24, 2016, 09:18:01 PM
Keep it climbing!
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Zardoz on October 25, 2016, 04:39:27 PM
Wow, but I don't have ANY guns................. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Special T 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
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Zardoz 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.

Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 26, 2016, 04:15:15 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
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 27, 2016, 11:44:43 AM
Another great trend!

(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.weaselzippers.us%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F10%2FIn-U.S.-Support-for-Assault-Weapons-Ban-at-Record-Low-Gallup-300x164.jpeg&hash=8b06614f2d6007a6cf482bf219512801e8913229)

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

It probably mirrors trust in government and media.
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: JimmyHoffa 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.
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 27, 2016, 12:32:02 PM
I sold all of mine on November 30, 2014. I've felt vulnerable ever since.
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: j_h_nimrod on October 27, 2016, 12:41:21 PM
Ive only started buying guns since Nov 30, 2014...
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 27, 2016, 01:22:25 PM
Purely coincidence, I'm quite sure.
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: DOUBLELUNG 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.
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 27, 2016, 03:51:52 PM
 :yeah:
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Igottanewknee 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:
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 03, 2016, 10:16:19 AM
Add another 2 million from October.

http://www.weaselzippers.us/304840-october-gun-sales-see-massive-spike-set-yet-another-record/
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 20, 2016, 05:05:08 PM
http://monsterhunternation.com/2016/11/14/a-handy-guide-for-liberals-who-are-suddenly-interested-in-gun-ownership/
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: huntnphool on November 20, 2016, 05:46:01 PM
http://monsterhunternation.com/2016/11/14/a-handy-guide-for-liberals-who-are-suddenly-interested-in-gun-ownership/

 That's awesome! :tup:

 
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Since this is addressed to liberals, spare me the usual nonsense about “Victim Blaming”. We don’t have time for silliness. If you’re banking on the goodwill of evil people to keep you safe, you are a sucker. If I urge you to look both ways before crossing the street, I’m not victim blaming, I’m trying to keep your stupid ass from getting hit by a bus.
:chuckle:
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: ghosthunter on November 20, 2016, 06:36:44 PM
I think the numbers are much higher.

No one has a clue how many firearm there is. I suspect there are millions that cannot be traced.

Even the secret service has guns missing.

All the more reason gun control will never work.

About the time you think ammo is all gone,someone will figure out another way to make them go bang.

That's in my opinion is why it is useless for anyone to spend time thinking gun control or bans will ever rid the world of guns.

Buy on.
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 30, 2016, 09:04:58 AM
Add another roughly 185K.

http://www.weaselzippers.us/310394-black-friday-2016-breaks-background-check-record-for-gun-purchases/
Title: Re: Estimated US Firearms in Circulation
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 30, 2016, 10:15:12 AM
"...the rise of lawlessness in this country." Lawlessness, including murder, is still declining overall. Cop killings are certainly up this year but the rest of us continue to be safer.
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