@Yaunti2 8mos8MO
Australia's 1996 gun buyback led to a decrease in firearm suicides and homicides. And cities with gun buybacks often see a reduction in firearm-related accidents too.
@9FTGQ428mos8MO
These are only related to firearm related incidents, but these stats do not show other incidents resulting in homicide or suicide. The UK is a great example of how crime continues to rage on even without guns.
@9FPNMKY8mos8MO
The sheer number of firearms in the US in 2023 vs the number of firearms that were seized as a part of this buyback are different by an order of magnitude, to the tune of ~650,000 vs >300 million firearms in the US. Such a buyback, if fairly priced, would be astronomically pricey in the US without any considerations on legality or culture. The nature of firearm homicides in the US is completely different from the Aussie situation at that time. Most homicides by firearm are committed by prior criminals, those who by definition flaunt the laws in this country. The buyback would be impotent… Read more
While this would indeed help, it's likely that this would be blocked in congress. A voluntary buyback would be practically feasible while still lowering the assault weapons in the market. Strict regulations like background checks, psychological testing will lower the buying further and prevent the tragedies that are shootings.
@9FPF3VNRepublican8mos8MO
Abortionists will argue "banning abortion won't stop abortions". The same can be applied to this debate - banning firearms won't stop public shootings.
@9FMNPCK8mos8MO
The second Amendment gives people the right to own guns. The government should not be allowed to by back guns because it violates the amendment.
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