Background checks do not diminish crime rates, but can increase them

The HIll ^ | October 5, 2017 | John R. Lott, Jr.

[rogerantone1]

After the horrific Las Vegas attack, it is understandable that people feel an urgent need for action. For Democrats that means pushing “universal” background checks, checks on any private transfer of a gun. Unfortunately, their top solution would produce no benefits and some harm.

[trebb]

Late night talk show hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel have also delivered scathing rants about the need for this law.

Jimmy is becoming the Niobe of late night show ranters....hope he stays stocked up on tissues...

[oldasrocks]

Lack of background checks on voter registration makes for worse results.