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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Another Poll Finds Rise in Gun Control Views

First ABC, then CBS, now CNN/ORC polls have found a signfiicant rise in the number of Americans calling for stricter gun laws in the wake of the Newtown slaughter.  More than 50% in all polls now display this, with much higher figures backing specific proposals, such as (again) banning assault rifles.

A couple of points on the CNN poll.  I find it interesting that at least 8 in 10 support background checks--and I bet many of them are unaware that currently 40% of guns get sold without that.  Also interesting that most favor a new limit on the NUMBER of guns anyone can own--a great idea that is never discussed, as far as I know.

By the way, in case you ever wondered how many support a total ban on gun ownership beyond police:  it's 15% in this poll.  

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Please note that four of the firearms in the photo are not "black rifles" four of these weapons; UMP, MP5k, Vector, and Mini UzI are submachine guns that fire pistol ammunition. Please learn what you are talking about before posting, thnk you

Anonymous said...

FOR THE LAST TIME.... GUNS ARE NOT THE PROBLEM!!! The gun issue is simply an old topic politicians climb on top of when they need to boost favor. The same way they do any disaster or tragedy. The fact is... anyone at anytime can cause even more damage with standard hunting rifles with high calibers.The only solution is to bann all firearms... but that aint gonna happen.

Anonymous said...

It speaks volumes to the lack of proper education on firearms that the author has that he unknowingly posted a photo of weapons from a video game (the photo being from an IGN Modern Warfare 2 guide). This is the "big, black scary guns!" hysteria at its finest.

The guide: http://www.ign.com/faqs/2010/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-walkthroughguide-1045460

Anonymous said...

It speaks volumes to the lack of proper education on firearms that the author has that he unknowingly posted a photo of weapons from a video game (the photo being from an IGN Modern Warfare 2 guide). This is the "big, black scary guns!" hysteria at its finest.

The guide: http://www.ign.com/faqs/2010/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-walkthroughguide-1045460

Unknown said...

It speaks volumes to the lack of proper education on firearms that the author has that he unknowingly posted a photo of weapons from a video game (the photo being from an IGN Modern Warfare 2 guide). This is the "big, black scary guns!" hysteria at its finest.

The guide: http://www.ign.com/faqs/2010/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-walkthroughguide-1045460