For me the issue of personal gun ownership is a Constitutional one and moreover I have a deep personal belief that it's my responsibility to be the protector of my family & property.
That said, there seems to be a stats vs. stats nature to all issues these days so I thought I'd throw this article into the mix.
http://www.humanevents.com/2013/01/11/debunker-a-uk-style-handgun-ban-for-america/
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