Some gun death statistics.

[Bernard_Fokke]

But emerging evidence suggests that temporary removal laws can have a measurable effect on suicide deaths when they are implemented and used. Research in Connecticut and Indiana has found that the enforcement of the laws saved lives — about one fewer suicide death for every 10 to 20 cases of gun removals. Suicides represent around two-thirds of all gun deaths in the United States.

Jeffrey Swanson, a professor of psychiatry at Duke University, who studied the laws in both states, said his work showed that the laws could make a difference, even if they did not prevent mass shootings. Suicide “is certainly an important problem if you think about public health and mortality,” he said.

Entire article here.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/poli...k-up-momentum-with-gop-in-congress/ar-AAFqNjB

 

[freyasman]

https://www.ammoland.com/2019/03/colorados-red-flag-erpo-bill-most-dangerous-nation/#axzz5vtzj5Z1o
From the link;


"Here's what they won't tell you:

• Almost anyone can request an ERPO without even showing their face or providing their address. The definition of “family or household member” is so broad it includes ex-lovers who you have never even lived with! Or someone *claiming* you once had an affair. And even old roommates.
• The initial report and hearing can be done over the phone, all while the accused is completely oblivious proceedings are taking place to have his or her firearms confiscated. There is no due process at this first hearing – which is the hearing where permission is given to confiscate gun! Even Colorado Attorney General Weiser admits to the lack of due process. Watch his testimony here.
• The first time the accused learns someone has reported them will be when local law enforcement shows up at their door with an order AND a search warrant prepared to raid your home – while the accused never even committed a crime. This search warrant is a BRAND NEW type of warrant that is created in the bill – a gun owner specific civil search warrant. Read all about that here.
• 14 days later is the first time the accused will have a chance to defend themselves against this non-crime. The burden of proof will fall on the accused, not on the petitioner who can actually provide affidavits rather than attend court!
• The guns will be confiscated for 364 days, during which time the accused only has one opportunity to ask the courts to lift the order.
• There is zero accountability for false accusers. In fact, the filing fee is $0! For comparison, requesting a Temporary Restraining Order in Colorado is $97. Attorney General Weiser also admitted false claims will be par for the course. Listen to his statements here.
• This bill is being touted as a “suicide prevention” bill, when in fact, the fear of having your firearms confiscated will make people terrified to ask for help when they need it, and will undoubtedly escalate situations rather than deescalate them..
• It is so rife for abuse, it can easily be used by someone's stalker or abuser to have their victim disarmed – legally.
• The ERPO will go on a person's permanent record EVEN if it is dismissed, meaning it will show up on background checks, etc."

 

[freyasman]

My advice is to diversify your assets, so they cannot be easily stolen should armed thugs attack your home in the middle of the night.

And kill as many of the attackers as you can, as that will discourage such misbehavior in the future.





(And do something nice for your dog today, as he sure as hell won't survive a visit like this.... you might, but he won't. Get him a big bone, or a new chew toy, or something. You'll miss him when he's gone.)