Clinotus
07-23-2008, 09:58 AM
The Gun Owners Action League (GOAL) which is a the official firearms association of Massachusetts had a special entry page up yesterday for their website.
July 23, 2008
Marks the ten year anniversary of
The Massachusetts Gun Control Act of 1998
A DECADE OF DISASTER
85% Decrease in licensed gun owners
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67% INCREASE in homicide related firearm deaths since 1998.
236% INCREASE in assault related firearm hospital discharges since 1998.
331% INCREASE in firearm assault related emergency room visits since 1999.
590% INCREASE in firearm assault outpatient observations since 2001.
Chilling statistics no matter how you look at them.
If you are in the Northeast, it would be wise to help support this organization or find a local group near to you and do the same. The battle continues.
Goal's Website (http://www.goal.org)
July 23, 2008
Marks the ten year anniversary of
The Massachusetts Gun Control Act of 1998
A DECADE OF DISASTER
85% Decrease in licensed gun owners
=
67% INCREASE in homicide related firearm deaths since 1998.
236% INCREASE in assault related firearm hospital discharges since 1998.
331% INCREASE in firearm assault related emergency room visits since 1999.
590% INCREASE in firearm assault outpatient observations since 2001.
Chilling statistics no matter how you look at them.
If you are in the Northeast, it would be wise to help support this organization or find a local group near to you and do the same. The battle continues.
Goal's Website (http://www.goal.org)