Because real data show that guns do more good than harm, gun phobics typically rely on emotional half-truths. One SAFE representative suggested that those in favor of concealed carry visualize Mile High Stadium filled with 70,000 drunken fans. She must consider Bronco fans particularly murderous. Buccaneer and Dolphin fans, many of whom tipple at least a bit on game days, manage to avoid shooting one another despite the fact that Florida has relatively liberal shall issue concealed-carry law. It is possible that liberalizing gun laws would increase accidental firearms deaths.
Public policy is about tradeoffs.
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