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Indian Creek 1 · 05-01-2007, 09:16 AM

Gun Laws that work

25 years murder-free in 'Gun Town USA'
Crime rate plummeted after law required firearms for residents

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Posted: April 19, 2007
1:52 p.m. Eastern

© 2007 WorldNetDaily.com

Kennesaw, Ga., City Hall

As the nation debates whether more guns or fewer can prevent tragedies like the Virginia Tech Massacre, a notable anniversary passed last month in a Georgia town that witnessed a dramatic plunge in crime and violence after mandating residents to own firearms.

In March 1982, 25 years ago, the small town of Kennesaw – responding to a handgun ban in Morton Grove, Ill. – unanimously passed an ordinance requiring each head of household to own and maintain a gun. Since then, despite dire predictions of "Wild West" showdowns and increased violence and accidents, not a single resident has been involved in a fatal shooting – as a victim, attacker or defender.

The crime rate initially plummeted for several years after the passage of the ordinance, with the 2005 per capita crime rate actually significantly lower than it was in 1981, the year before passage of the law.

Prior to enactment of the law, Kennesaw had a population of just 5,242 but a crime rate significantly higher (4,332 per 100,000) than the national average (3,899 per 100,000). The latest statistics available – for the year 2005 – show the rate at 2,027 per 100,000. Meanwhile, the population has skyrocketed to 28,189.
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Marlin · 05-01-2007, 09:33 AM

That's what we have ALWAYS said.

However, PROOF of something is NOT a VALID reason for anything, per those with Liberal Illnesses.....

Rommelvon · 05-01-2007, 10:50 AM

Yep......gonna vacation there.....maybe find me a lil ole blonde girl with a springfield

Deputy Dawg · 05-01-2007, 04:28 PM

My kind of town, I think that I may just have to move there. Now if just other towns and cities would just do the samething.

05-01-2007, 09:16 AM	#1
Indian Creek 1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: south Mississippi Posts: 117	Gun laws that work Gun Laws that work 25 years murder-free in 'Gun Town USA' Crime rate plummeted after law required firearms for residents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: April 19, 2007 1:52 p.m. Eastern © 2007 WorldNetDaily.com Kennesaw, Ga., City Hall As the nation debates whether more guns or fewer can prevent tragedies like the Virginia Tech Massacre, a notable anniversary passed last month in a Georgia town that witnessed a dramatic plunge in crime and violence after mandating residents to own firearms. In March 1982, 25 years ago, the small town of Kennesaw – responding to a handgun ban in Morton Grove, Ill. – unanimously passed an ordinance requiring each head of household to own and maintain a gun. Since then, despite dire predictions of "Wild West" showdowns and increased violence and accidents, not a single resident has been involved in a fatal shooting – as a victim, attacker or defender. The crime rate initially plummeted for several years after the passage of the ordinance, with the 2005 per capita crime rate actually significantly lower than it was in 1981, the year before passage of the law. Prior to enactment of the law, Kennesaw had a population of just 5,242 but a crime rate significantly higher (4,332 per 100,000) than the national average (3,899 per 100,000). The latest statistics available – for the year 2005 – show the rate at 2,027 per 100,000. Meanwhile, the population has skyrocketed to 28,189. . __,_._,___ --> Last edited by Indian Creek 1; 05-01-2007 at 09:17 AM..

05-01-2007, 09:33 AM	#2
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Gun laws that work That's what we have ALWAYS said. However, PROOF of something is NOT a VALID reason for anything, per those with Liberal Illnesses..... __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

05-01-2007, 10:50 AM	#3
Rommelvon Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 1,452	Re: Gun laws that work Yep......gonna vacation there.....maybe find me a lil ole blonde girl with a springfield __________________ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. --Thomas Jefferson American By Birth, Southern By The Grace Of God Deo vindice "Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Robert E Lee

05-01-2007, 04:28 PM	#4
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,229	Re: Gun laws that work My kind of town, I think that I may just have to move there. Now if just other towns and cities would just do the samething. __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!!