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2023-05-23 14:02:05 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 053BA291D0AB9ACB11751BD1FB9C02C98A74AA264D5B4E9B1D9158B2C165281E
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The vast majority of mass shootings involve handguns (77-78%) https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/public-mass-shootings-database-amasses-details-half-century-us-mass-shootings https://www.statista.com/statistics/476409/mass-shootings-in-the-us-by-weapon-types-used/ Studies suggest no homicide rate change from the previous ban. https://doi.org/10.1080/13504851.2013.854294 https://doi.org/10.1001%2Fjamainternmed.2016.7051 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Assault_Weapons_Ban The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/amendment-2/
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