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In reply to the discussion: Sunday Shooting Review [View all]Chico Man
(3,001 posts)Because I think addressing gang violence is going to have a lot more impact than making fun of fools at gun shows.
Why are there fools at gun shows buying guns that result in accidental deaths? Many are fearful of criminals, many of whom gain notariety through well publicized incidents of gang violence.
Any statistic regarding measurement of gang violence should be scrutinized if it doesn't first issue a bold disclaimer regarding the difficulty in measuring that statistic.
*Because of the many issues surrounding the maintenance and collection of gang-crime data, caution is urged when interpreting the results presented below. For more information regarding this issue, see: www.nationalgangcenter.gov/About/FAQ#q5.
The number of gang-related homicides reported from 2006 to 2010 is displayed by area type and population size.
The number of gang-related homicides reported from 2006 to 2010 is displayed by area type and population size.