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Why are people against gun rights? (besides shootings) (lemmy.world)
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I hope this isn't out of context, also I don't want to "own the libs" or something here, I'm actually interested.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

No there are not. Stop making shit up.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I appreciate you challenging my numbers, but you're not being very helpful finding actual sources. I found a report from the bureau of justice statistics that says 478,400 total cases of firearm violence in 2011. I see it trending upward from 2008-2011 as well, though that's probably a consequence of the financial crisis.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

Firearm violence = a firearm was involved. It doesn't even have to be fired.

In 2007-11, about 23% of all nonfatal firearm victims were physically injured during the victimization (table 9). About 7% suffered serious injuries (e.g., a gunshot wound, broken bone, or internal injuries), while 16% suffered minor injuries (e.g., bruises or cuts). Of the nonfatal firearm victims who were injured, 72% received some type of care, with about 82% receiving care in a hospital or medical office. The victim reported that the offender had fired the weapon in 7% of all nonfatal firearm victimizations. The victim suffered a gunshot wound in 28% of these victimizations (not shown in table).

Literally firearms just being around in an altercation = firearm violence.