Fact-Check: Mass Shootings Actually Increased During Federal ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban

[Talyn]

A widely cited study used to push for more state ‘assault weapons’ bans is flawed and does not show that the 1994 federal ban saved lives.

Fact-Check: Mass Shootings Actually Increased During Federal ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban

 

[Hammer67]

I've had several conversations lately where I've brought up the fact that we tried a decade-long assault weapons ban, and had people look at me like they have no recollection or idea of what I'm referring to. And that's before even getting to the widely accepted conclusions of multiple follow-up studies from non-partisan sources.

 

[Wirenut]

 

[Talyn]

I've had several conversations lately where I've brought up the fact that we tried a decade-long assault weapons ban, and had people look at me like they have no recollection or idea of what I'm referring to. And that's before even getting to the widely accepted conclusions of multiple follow-up studies from non-partisan sources.

~75% of the general population are useful idiots.

 

[Pitdogg2]

~75% of the general population are useful idiots.

True words. I'd go so far as to say they're Lemmings. They'll follow each other right off the cliff.

 

[mikep]

~75% of the general population are useful idiots.

75%? You’re too kind.