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Originally Posted by valo403
Firearm related death rates for children under 15
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To be fair to the debate, a major contributor to these stats is not just the gun laws but also the legacy of disenfranchisement and racism brought about by slavery. This in combination with the relative lack of social infrasture (public education/health care) creates desperate situations for many in the USA.
Even if you were to institute extremely strict gun laws, that wouldn't stop young kids from being attracted to drug dealing gangs. This is where much of the gun violence in the USA comes from. Banning personal gun use isn't going to stop your local gang from having them.