Question for research reasons. What one or two things do you think would help curb gun deaths the most?

SGT Chris Wagoner — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 06:19:15 -0400

Response by Alan K. made Aug 28 at 2017 6:26 AM

Alan K. — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 06:26:42 -0400

I think for a start we should enforce firearm laws.....Starting with the 4473 nice 1911 BTW

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Aug 28 at 2017 6:27 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 06:27:48 -0400

Keeping violent people in prison would be a good start. Recidivism is very high among violent criminals and the best indicator of future behavior is past behavior.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 6:31 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 06:31:48 -0400

Not to sure how to deal with the route cause of Violence but atleast on the grounds of firearm related violence one of the problems have to be illegal arms trafficking that we need some serious funding behind ATF and other law enforelcement agencies to be able to stem the flow of illegally procured firearms.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Aug 28 at 2017 7:20 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:20:44 -0400

Violent crime (including homicide) has been on the decline for 40 years. It is a socio-economic issue. The fewer people in poverty, the less overall crime we have.

"Gun deaths" are simply a tool-expanded look at violent crime. They are already statistically irrelevant in the grand scheme of things (about 10-12k/year in a nation of 320M).

This may sound cold, but "gun deaths" is not the correct question. When we look at the correct question, we realize that it is self-correcting.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Aug 28 at 2017 7:21 AM

CW4 Guy Butler — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:21:27 -0400

I take it we're going for the "low-hanging" fruit approach...

Fairly simple: unload the damn things and store the weapons and ammunition separately. You know, basic "responsible gun owner/gun safety" crap.

That's from googling "accidental shootings" this morning.

Response by SFC William "Bill" Moore made Aug 28 at 2017 7:45 AM

SFC William "Bill" Moore — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:45:34 -0400

#1 - Bring back firearms education in the school system. We train our children how to properly operate a 2500 lbs, murder/killing machine under the guise of "Drivers Safety" which is a privilege not a right. And driven by insurance companies to lower claims cost.
#2 _ Enforce the laws already on the books.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 8:02 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 08:02:52 -0400

Honoring the 2nd ammendment, and enforcement of the laws already on the books

Response by SMSgt Thor Merich made Aug 28 at 2017 8:24 AM

SMSgt Thor Merich — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 08:24:25 -0400

To honestly answer the question, I need to know what kind of gun deaths? Accidental deaths vs intentional deaths.

There are many laws already on books regarding accidental deaths (at least in California). They range from properly securing firearms in a home to not storing guns in vehicles. The answer to reducing accidental deaths is education.

As far as intentional gun deaths, that is more about putting bad guys in jail and keeping them there. In California, violent crime is in the rise after many years of decline. Coincidentally, that also matches our recent trend of letting criminals out of prison at a unprecedented pace, reducing punishment for crime, and making former felonies into misdemeanors.

Response by PO1 Kerry French made Aug 28 at 2017 9:26 AM

PO1 Kerry French — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 09:26:32 -0400

Criminals not killing people would be a great start. Taking guns from lawful gunowners is not going to Stop gun violence

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Aug 28 at 2017 9:26 AM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 09:26:56 -0400

Mandatory gun safety course as a prerequisite to gun ownership.
Require ALL sales be background checked.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 9:28 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 09:28:33 -0400

We can always start by putting gun safety training back in school!!

http://time.com/3940167/gun-ownership-states-health/

gun-ownership-states-health

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 10:56 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:56:57 -0400

If people stopped shooting each other, either on purpose or accidentally, that would definitely help.

Response by LTC Orlando Illi made Aug 28 at 2017 10:57 AM

LTC Orlando Illi — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:57:57 -0400

MANDATORY FEDERAL 5 YEAR SENTENCE FOR USING A FIREARM WHILE COMMITTING A FELONY. MANDATORY FEDERAL LIFE SENTENCE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR USING FIREARM TO KILL A POLICE OFFICER . NO PLEA BARGAINS CONSIDERED IN BOTH CASES.

Response by SGT Tony Long made Aug 28 at 2017 9:49 PM

SGT Tony Long — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:49:22 -0400

Let the law go after criminals through profiling the thugs. Criminal gun violence will go down then.

Response by SPC(P) Mike Conley Jr. made Aug 29 at 2017 9:58 AM

SPC(P) Mike Conley Jr. — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:58:18 -0400

Harsher punishment for repeat offenders of any kind of violence especially weapon violence, getting rid of gun free zones, and making constitutional carry across all 50 rates.

Erasing the city of Chicago too. HAHAHAHA

Response by Samantha S. made Dec 25 at 2018 10:39 PM

Samantha S. — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:39:09 -0500

CDC 2016 Stats for Firearm Mortality by State
The Most Staggering Mortality Rate is Heart Disease and Cancer

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/firearm_mortality/firearm.htm

Stats of the States - Firearm Mortality