The VPC's sole agenda is the prohibition of firearms in all forms to the general citizenry, leaving the government they worship with a complete monopoly on force. Enemies Domestic.
Posted on 07/20/2009 8:52:51 PM PDT by bintenn
Concealed Handgun Permit Holders Kill 7 Police, 44 Private Citizens Over Two-Year Period
31 Incidents Result in Criminal Charges or Suicide of Concealed Handgun Permit Holder
Washington, DC--Concealed handgun permit holders killed at least seven police officers and 44 private citizens in 31 incidents during the period May 2007 through April 2009 according to a new study (http://www.vpc.org/studies/ccw2009.pdf) released today by the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The release of the study comes as the U.S. Senate is expected to take up today--Monday, July 20--an amendment to the defense authorization bill (S. 1390) that would create a de facto national concealed carry system, overriding the rights of states with more restrictive laws governing the carrying of concealed handguns. The amendment is sponsored by Senator John Thune (R-SD). Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) has said he will filibuster the amendment.
Because most state systems allowing the carrying of concealed handguns in public by private citizens release little data about crimes committed by permit holders, the VPC reviewed shooting incidents as reported by news outlets. It is likely that the actual number of fatal criminal incidents involving concealed handgun permit holders is far higher.
The study, Law Enforcement and Private Citizens Killed by Concealed Handgun Permit Holders--An Analysis of News Reports, May 2007 to April 2009, finds that during the two-year period reviewed--
* Concealed handgun permit holders have slain seven law enforcement officers resulting in criminal charges or the suicide of the shooter. All of the killings were committed with guns. An additional three law enforcement officers were injured in these incidents.
* Concealed handgun permit holders have slain at least 44 private citizens resulting in criminal charges or the suicide of the shooter. All but one of the killings were committed with guns. An additional six private citizens were injured in these incidents.
* In six of the 31 incidents (19 percent), the concealed handgun permit holder killed himself, bringing the total fatality count to 57.
VPC Legislative Director Kristen Rand states, “State concealed handgun systems are arming cop-killers and other murderers. It is beyond irrational for Congress to vote to expand the reach of these deadly laws.”
The study offers detailed descriptions of the 31 incidents, which occurred in 15 states. Law enforcement officers were killed in: Florida, Idaho, Ohio (two incidents), and Pennsylvania (two incidents). Private citizens were killed in: Alabama, Colorado, Florida (nine incidents), Idaho, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina (two incidents), Ohio (three incidents), Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah (two incidents), and Virginia.
The VPC's sole agenda is the prohibition of firearms in all forms to the general citizenry, leaving the government they worship with a complete monopoly on force. Enemies Domestic.
I don’t think it’s a system, as much as it is forcing states to accept them the same way they all do driver’s licenses.
I would say DU as a whole is not pro gun control.
I've been reading some of your other posts.
You are caustic and obnoxious. Keep it up and we could be really good FRiends here.
Welcome to FR
Homicide is illegal. Assume criminal charges will be pressed no matter the situation. Self-defense is an "affirmative defense" (to wit: "yes, your honor, I did do X - but circumstances and law excuse me from punishment").
That charges are filed is irrelevant. CONVICTION is what matters.
Get off his case. Some articles are so plainly stupid as to not need commentary.
There is a small but fierce pro-RKBA contingent at DU. They want to convert the antis as much as we do.
And be sure to stune your beeber.
parsy, we must immediately ban police cars.
The best response to the ridiculous is ridicule.
44 out of how many millions?
...and sign up for latrine duty!
And make it snappy!
/s
welcome to FR!
Glad to have you. Love to take you up on that beer sometime!
And, evidently, you aren’t smart enough to read further down the comments before you comment.
So, why don’t you get off my case?
I was not overtly antagonistic, merely asked a question. The question was legitimate, because FR has been infested with an unusual number of trolls lately.
Oh, and it’s generally against FR policy to comment in the title of a posted piece.
Illegal aliens have killed OVER 46,000 AMERICAN CITIZENS since 9/11
DEATH BY ILLEGAL.
Our Govenment does NOTHING except Promote Anarchy and Promote illegal immigration.
Crimes Against Law Enforcement Officers by
Illegal Aliens or Those Who Have Fled to Mexico
http://www.escapingjustice.com/march2.htm
I did read further. Seemed the antagonism was continuing longer than warranted - which was what prompted my comment.
Evidently, you also have reading comprehension problems, too.
I didn’t know I was being antagonistic when I wrote “Ah, gothcha, I missed it.”
Followed by “I lisp when I type, who knew?”
Yeah, those are two phrases that really jump out as being “antagonistic.”
I notice Texas isn’t listed here. Wonder if we told them to go F themselves?
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