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Gun ownership among Black Americans is soaring
“In times of uncertainty people want to be able to have the means to defend themselves,” a law professor said.
thehill.com
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Unless you are a person of colour, right?It was inevitable
The problem I have is that it appears they are arming because of the police's shootings of Black people. If my perception is correct then I don't see how this ends well at all.
BUT...
I'm all in favor of folks protecting themselves regardless of race, creed or color.
An armed society is a polite society.
Two bad that won't be the issue most new gun owners vote on.Gun ownership among Black Americans is soaring
“In times of uncertainty people want to be able to have the means to defend themselves,” a law professor said.thehill.com
Off the book transfers would probably quadruple the number.Judging from the massive black on black murder rate that largely goes unreported by the MSM, I'd say gun ownership among Black Americans has been soaring for decades.
I think that applies to everyone. Some guys actually meant it when they said "I will not comply".Off the book transfers would probably quadruple the number.
I'm not sure I'm following you. People of color shouldn't be armed?Unless you are a person of colour, right?
Agreed.I think that applies to everyone. Some guys actually meant it when they said "I will not comply".
There has also been an uptick in white gun ownership. There has been an uptick in all gun ownership. Why are these words and terms only used in the context of discussing an uptick in Black gun ownership? If gun ownership is about one's ability to protect one's self, why does Black gun ownership need discussions and qualifiers?
".a law professor said."Gun ownership among Black Americans is soaring
“In times of uncertainty people want to be able to have the means to defend themselves,” a law professor said.thehill.com
There is a segment of the population who use arms to kill and injure police. I wouldn't tie it to any one race but there are plenty of dead police officers to verify it's happening. The amount of hatred toward police is greater than I have ever seen in my lifetime.The article is skewed to make it look like the reason is to protect themselves from police. The link to cause and effect is missing. I agree with @dbg19 that all races, all groups (e.g., straight, gay) have increasing numbers of gun owners. Before NRA TV went away Colion Noir (who by the way, I think should be the President of the NRA, seriously) conducted great interviews around the country talking to real people. Gun ownership for self defense is about crime or at least perception of crime.
My wife and I both conduct firearms training. Many of her clients drive 50+ miles from Portland and are new gun owners. The are doing this because of the rise in crime and the corresponding lack response by government.
Two bad that won't be the issue most new gun owners vote on.
"They are buying guns, but they are fine with background checks and other restrictions," he explained. "They aren't really changing their political position, just their personal choice to own a gun."
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Will first-time gun buyers sway political support for the Second Amendment? | Fox News
The year 2020 has brought with it unrest and uncertainty – from the coronavirus pandemic to the wave of nationwide protests and riots that have resulted in a push not only to enact police reform but to defund and abolish entire departments.www.google.com