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We lack quality research on gun violence and gun misuse in 
. That said, at least three specific studies looked at guns, gun laws and suicide rates.
Before getting to those, I can tell you absolutely that “assault-style” rifles and handguns are rarely used in suicide.
. That said, at least three specific studies looked at guns, gun laws and suicide rates.Before getting to those, I can tell you absolutely that “assault-style” rifles and handguns are rarely used in suicide.
Ordinary hunting rifles and shotguns are by far the most common used firearm for suicides in . Suicide really has no place in AW and handgun ban discussions. Most who own these also own ordinary rifles and shotguns.
. Suicide really has no place in AW and handgun ban discussions. Most who own these also own ordinary rifles and shotguns.
The research into guns and suicides in identified a “switching phenomenon” after new gun legislation took effect. Hangings went up as gun suicides went down. https://twitter.com/dicky_paul_95/status/1344087537556598784
identified a “switching phenomenon” after new gun legislation took effect. Hangings went up as gun suicides went down. https://twitter.com/dicky_paul_95/status/1344087537556598784
There are some foreign studies that attempt to disprove the “switching phenomenon”, but I think it’s clear from specific research it’s real, at least here.
Here is an Austrian study that references the Canadian found phenomenon. https://twitter.com/dicky_paul_95/status/1341794499102724099
specific research it’s real, at least here.Here is an Austrian study that references the Canadian found phenomenon. https://twitter.com/dicky_paul_95/status/1341794499102724099
So remember this thread whenever suicides are brought up in the context of handgun or “assault-style” weapon bans in . They’re misleading you.
And remember kids, this is their goal:
. They’re misleading you.And remember kids, this is their goal:
