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Thread ID: 5831 | Posts: 2 | Started: 2003-03-26
2003-03-26 09:12 | User Profile
I was perusing through the CBS site, and found some interesting facts. Thought I'd share.
The number and rate of firearm related deaths in the United States have declined in the past decade. Still, 28,663 people died of gunshot wounds in 2000 and the national rate of deaths by firearms per 100,000 residents was 10.4.
VERMONT
Firearm deaths, 2000: 55 (63 in '98) Rate per 100,000: 9.2
Concealed weapons law: Anyone may carry a concealed weapon without any license or permit.
Brady Law: The state performs a background check on all firearm purchasers, in addition to the National Instant Check System.
Purchase limitations: Vermont has no purchase limitations.
Licensing: Purchasers do not need a permit to acquire a firearm.
Possession by minors: 16 is the minimum age to possess handguns. However, minors may possess pistols and revolvers with parental consent. There is no minimum age to possess long guns.
Gun storage: There is no Child Access Prevention (CAP) or safe storage laws in the state.
Waiting period: There is no waiting period to acquire a firearm.
ILLINOIS
Firearm deaths, 2000: 1,130 (1,324 in '98) Rate per 100,000: 9.3
Concealed weapons law: Carrying a concealed weapon is prohibited in this state.
Brady Law: The state performs background checks on all firearm purchasers, in addition to the National Instant Check System.
Purchase limitations: Illinois has no purchase limitations.
Licensing: Purchasers must obtain a Firearm Owner Identification Card (FOID) to acquire a firearm.
Possession by minors: 18 is the minimum age for possession of a handgun. There is no minimum age to possess a long gun if engaged in lawful hunting or sporting activity, and minors must be with an adult possessing a valid Firearm Ownerââ¬â¢s Identification (FOID) card.
Gun storage: (Enacted 1999) Under Illinois law, it is a crime to store or leave a loaded firearm in a way that allows a minor to gain access to it without permission from a parent or guardian and use it to injure or kill. A minor defined as persons under the age of 14. A firearm is properly stored if it is secured by a trigger lock, placed in a securely locked box or placed in some other location that a reasonable person would believe to be secured from a minor. The penalty is a misdemeanor.
Waiting period: It takes up to 30 days to receive a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card. In addition, there is a three day waiting period to purchase a handgun and a one day waiting period to purchase a long gun.
NORTH DAKOTA
Firearm deaths, 2000: 43 (46 in '98) Rate per 100,000: 6.8
Concealed weapons law: North Dakota is a "shall issue" state. Practically all non-felons have a right to carry concealed weapons with a license without showing need.
Brady Law: North Dakota uses the National Instant Check System (NICS) to perform a background check on all firearm purchasers.
Purchase limitations: North Dakota has no purchase limitations.
Licensing: Purchasers do not need a permit to acquire a firearm.
Possession by minors: 18 is the minimum age for possession of a handgun and juveniles under 14 may not have other firearms without parental permission or authorized supervision.
Gun storage: There is no Child Access Prevention (CAP) or safe storage laws in the state.
Waiting period: There is no waiting period to acquire a firearm.
ALABAMA
Firearm deaths, 2000: 766 (819 in '98) Rate per 100,000: 17.5
Concealed weapons law: Alabama is a "may issue" state. Carrying a concealed weapon is permitted but only with a permit issued by police. The applicant must show need and permits may be restricted to certain times and places.
Brady Law: Alabama uses the National Instant Check System (NICS) to perform background checks on all firearm purchasers. There is no background check at the state level.
Purchase limitations: Alabama has no purchase limitations.
Licensing: Purchasers do not need a permit to acquire a firearm.
Possession by minors: There is no state regulation for the minimum age to possess either handguns or long guns.
Gun storage: There is no Child Access Prevention (CAP) or safe storage laws in the state.
Waiting period: There is no mandatory waiting period.
LOUISIANA
Firearm deaths, 2000: 790 (833 in '98) Rate per 100,000: 18.1
Concealed weapons law: Louisiana is a "shall issue" state. Virtually anyone who is not a convicted felon can receive a license to carry a hidden handgun.
Brady Law: Louisiana uses the National Instant Check System (NICS) to perform background checks on all firearm purchasers.
Purchase limitations: Louisiana has no purchase limitations.
Licensing: Juveniles under 17 are restricted from possessing handguns without parental permission or authorized supervision. There is no age restriction on rifles or shotguns.
Possession by minors: There is no state regulation for the minimum age to possess either handguns or long guns.
Gun storage: There is no Child Access Prevention (CAP) or safe storage laws in the state.
Waiting period: There is no waiting period to acquire a firearm.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Firearm deaths, 2000: 149 (166 in '98) Rate per 100,000: 28.7
Concealed weapons law: There is no permit system to acquire a permit to carry a hidden handgun.
Brady Law: N/A
Purchase limitations: The purchase of guns is prohibited in Washington, D.C.
Licensing: All firearms must be registered with District law enforcement.
Possession by minors: D.C. does not allow for private possession of weapons unless the gun was registered prior to Sept. 24, 1976.
Gun storage: There is no Child Access Prevention (CAP) or safe storage laws in the District.
Waiting period: The Chief has 60 days to approve or deny an application for a registration certificate.
Now, my question is... does the killing rate have to do with gun laws or demographics?
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2003-03-28 23:40 | User Profile
Originally posted by londo@Mar 26 2003, 09:12 ** Now, my question is... does the killing rate have to do with gun laws or demographics? **
demographics!!! I think I remember reading that North Dakota has about the same muder rate as Japan.
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