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In reply to the discussion: Gun Deaths Since Newtown Now Surpass Number of Americans Killed in Iraq [View all]hack89
(39,171 posts)20. There is no permenent record of a background check
what happens when the person buys a gun and then is adjudicated dangerous to themselves?
Besides - most suicides come as a complete surprise to family and friends. It is seldom due to mental illness. Most suicidal people would have no problem passing a background check.
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Gun Deaths Since Newtown Now Surpass Number of Americans Killed in Iraq [View all]
BainsBane
May 2013
OP
This data would be good- with links- for the GCRA group, in a pinned thread, too.
Warren DeMontague
May 2013
#10
Toss in universal background checks, magazine size limits, crackdown on illegal gun trafficking,
hack89
May 2013
#16
Mental illness (suicidal depression mostly) make up the vast chunk of gun related deaths...
Pelican
May 2013
#35
I literally have no earthly idea what it will take to finally pass decent gun control
dsc
May 2013
#24
The AR-15 is the quintessential assault weapon. It was not done in poor taste.
Gravitycollapse
Jun 2013
#43
Believe it or not legalizing pot and regulating guns are not mutually exclusive
Progressive dog
Jun 2013
#50
Add at least 1500 deaths of contractors in Iraq = about 6000 dead doing things the US military
HiPointDem
Jun 2013
#45