If you use the FBI’s own numbers (for 2018, https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2018/crime-in-the-u.s.-2018/tables/expanded-homicide-data-table-8.xls):
Then in a comparison of rifle deaths (all types, not just semi-automatic), it’s around 297 for the year, yet 672 deaths were reported by hands, feet, boots, etc. Almost 2 to 1.
Their argument is other states are still not protected and flow into california
It’s not about guns it’s about control.
I like control, I always hit my target.
Well lets see...
Well, lets see...California...
Must be 21 years of age to buy-Check.
Handgun and rifle registration-Check.
Background checks-Check.
Ban on A-s-s-ault rifles.-Check.
Ten day Waiting Periods-Check.
Red Flag law-Check
FBI checks-check.
Only California approved hand guns allowed-Check.
Tax on ammo-Check.
Background check for ammo purchases-Check.
Age limit of 21 for all guns. Check.
Micro-stamping -Check.
Age limit for ammo-Check.
Gun free zone-Check.
Ban on large magazines-Check.
No private individual sales-Check.
No buying out of state and bringing them into California.
https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/what-legal-way-bring-a-firearm-california.htm
Now lets see some more info bout the nation.
1 1/2 million military on active duty.
443,543 National Guard.
700 000 cops on duty.
VS.
15 million semi auto rifle owners.
300 million guns in the hands of private citizens.
And they REALLY think all those will turn in their guns? No Way!