Gun Violence | Gun Ownership Does Not Contribute to Violent Crime

Myth: The proliferation of guns in this country is responsible for an increase in the violent crime rate. This is arguably the most pervasive untruth associated with firearms. It is true that there is a great deal of gunrelated violent crime in this country, including homicide, robbery and assault. Additionally, the proliferation of firearms in this country has been steadily increasing. These two facts have led many to believe that the increase in guns in this country is responsible for the increase in violent crime. However, decades of data collecting and analysis reveal that...

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