pretty sureAdded: Proponents on both sides of the gun issue will have their own views, however, statistically, the instances of assaults and violent crime drop in states where concealed carry laws have proliferated.
The most recent Quinnipiac University poll found that fifty-six percent of voters support the stricter gun laws passed in 2013. Fifty-four percent of unaffiliated voters and eighty-one percent of Democrats support stricter gun laws, while sixty-nine percent of Republicans oppose it.
File a report with the police. Be sure to provide make, model and serial number and any other identifying information on it. This is important for several reasons. First, there is a chance the thief will get caught. Your report will identify your gun as stolen property, and will help to put the thief where he belongs - in prison. Second, if a gun happens to be used in a crime and abandoned at the scene, having a report on file will keep you off the list of suspects. Third, there is a small chance your gun will be returned to you.
AnswerTake the weapon and the original police report to the nearest police station. AnswerI would inform the police if you filed a report. If you just misplaced it I would leave it at that otherwise I would have them check it to make sure that it possibly weren't used in a crime. AnswerCall the police and have them file a police report. They will add the gun in the NCIC database.
The definition of unlawful objects depends on where you are, and what the laws are. If you don't have a concealed weapon license, then even standing out in a field in the middle of nowhere, a gun in your pocket would still be unlawful. However, even if you do have a license, having that same gun close to a school or an airport would be unlawful. Right now, a tube of toothpaste in your carry-on bag is an unlawful object at an airport. Hopefully, toothpaste is pretty benign other places. In general, an unlawful object is anything that there are laws against... and in many places, the law supports whatever the local rules are.
Research on the relationship between gun ownership and crime rates is inconclusive. Some studies suggest that states with looser gun laws have higher rates of gun-related violence, while others show little to no relationship. Numerous factors contribute to crime rates, making it difficult to establish a direct correlation with gun ownership laws.
Allowing the use of automatic weapons
Here in the UK I would like to think that we do compared with t he US but, I'm not sure if it works quite like that in every country, I think we see it here as if Police and everyone else carry guns then what will the criminals carry "bombs" or Stunguns or worse????
Yes. Most cities have more onerous gun control laws than the United States does. However, many of them still have higher crime rates than the US does, and within the US, the states and cities with the strictest gun control laws often have the highest crime rates, such as Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Less than people would have you believe. Violent crime in the US is at the lowest point in 20 years. Areas with the highest crime rates typically are also the areas with the most gun control laws.
You are asking for an opinion. My opinion? The US already HAS several THOUSAND gun laws on the books. The problem is that people that will not obey laws that prohibit murder, robbery, and assault also do not obey gun laws. If you do some research in the FBI crime statistics for different places, you may be surprised. Some of the places with VERY strict gun laws also have VERY high crime rates.
The impact of the right to carry a gun on crime levels in the US is a topic of debate. Some studies suggest that allowing individuals to carry firearms can deter crime by giving potential victims the means to defend themselves. However, other research indicates that increased gun availability can also lead to more gun-related violence and homicides. Factors such as gun control laws, socioeconomic conditions, and cultural attitudes towards guns also play a role in influencing crime rates.
OK- word is strict. Your question calls for an opinion. Here is my opinion- there are several thousand national, state and local gun laws in the US. In some cases, the people that made the laws do not even understand the wording in the law they passed. Many of the gun laws do not affect criminals, since they do not obey laws- but they do affect law abiding people. Violent crime- including crimes involving guns- is at the lowest rate in years. At the same time, gun ownership has gone up. Laws that prevent honest people from being able to have a gun only takes away their ability to defend themselves from crime.
By having a nation that has a different culture than other countries, Ownership of firearms is extremely limited. Crime in all categories is much less than many other nations. This does not apply to all nations with restrictive gun laws. Some have very high rates of violent crime.
The impact of the gun ban on the UK crime rate is a complex issue with differing opinions. Some studies suggest that the ban may have contributed to a decrease in gun-related crimes, while others argue that overall crime rates have not significantly changed. It is important to consider various factors that can influence crime rates, such as socioeconomic conditions and policing strategies, when evaluating the impact of the gun ban.
The same as any violent crime
There does appear to be one. It is an INVERSE correlation. As the rate of gun ownership INCREASES, the rate of violent crime DECREASES.