Gun Laws In Connecticut
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Gun Laws In ConnecticutBy: John Baldino
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Introduction
5 out of 7 people believe the problem is not guns
The new gun laws will be ineffective in reducing murders due to guns
Avid shooter since age of 10
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The New Laws
Focus on knowing who has what
Register large capacity magazines
No longer buy them
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The New Laws Register assault rifles
Defined as “Semi-automatic center-fire rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least one of the following: folding or telescoping stock, any grip of the weapon… forward pistol grip, flash suppressor, grenade launcher, flare launcher, fixed magazine that accepts more than ten rounds, overall length of less than 30 inches”
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The New Laws
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The New Laws
Register assault rifles
Defined as “Semi-automatic center-fire rifle that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least one of the following: folding or telescoping stock, any grip of the weapon… forward pistol grip, flash suppressor, grenade launcher, flare launcher, fixed magazine that accepts more than ten rounds, overall length of less than 30 inches”
Bring to police barracks or sell to a gun shop
National background check before any sale
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Why They Will Not Work
Look into past to see future
Chicago has most stringent gun laws
In 2012, over 500 gun related murders
Most extreme gun control has not helped
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Why They Will Not Work
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What They Did Right
Since 1994, over 2 million rejected sales through background checks
Background checks could help the problem
Required for all gun sales in Connecticut
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What Can We Do?
Know who you are voting for
Write a letter or create a movement
Research before voting for something
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Conclusion
The new gun laws will be ineffective in reducing murders due to guns
If the past is any indication we need to change our ways
Not last time you will hear about this