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More guns equal more homocides — so says Harvard

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Colbert takes on the proposed Texas gun training bill and also comments on the Armed Citizen Project.  The latter gives away 20-gauge shotguns to people who live in Houston’s high crime neighborhoods. In the bit Colbert mentions a 1990 study … Continue reading →

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Do guns in the home make you more safe?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

Do guns in the home make you safe or just make you feel safer? Here is one recent study on the matter that would suggest the later: “Risks and Benefits of a Gun in the Home“, David Hemenway, American Journal … Continue reading →

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Guns and common sense?

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

I’ve blogged about this topic over the years–usually after a high-profile mass shooting. Right now I’m watching the current debate with keen interest, and am cautiously holding out hope that we will end up with some sensible gun laws. As … Continue reading →

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