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How has the right to carry a gun affected the crime levels in the US?

The impact of the right to carry a gun on crime levels in the US is a topic of debate. Some studies suggest that allowing individuals to carry firearms can deter crime by giving potential victims the means to defend themselves. However, other research indicates that increased gun availability can also lead to more gun-related violence and homicides. Factors such as gun control laws, socioeconomic conditions, and cultural attitudes towards guns also play a role in influencing crime rates.


Will you be denied entry to the Philippines if you have a criminal conviction?

It depends on the nature and severity of the criminal conviction. The Philippine immigration authorities have the discretion to deny entry to individuals with criminal records that they deem a threat to public safety and order. It is advisable to check with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for more specific information based on the details of the criminal conviction.


How has the right to carry a gun affected the level of crime in the US?

Homicides involving firearms in the US are around triple the rate of the nearest rival. For comparison, homicide rates of any kind in the US are around double the rates of most other countries - thus the proportion of homicide involving a firearm in the US is a lot higher than comparable countries. While some rates of violent crime involving the weapons were higher, others were similar - this is not enough to indicate a direct link either way, but from the first part it is fairly obvious that more guns has lead to more people being killed by them.


How many episodes in csi new york season 5?

There are 25 episodes in series 5, the last one being "pay up" the season finale, creates suspense by a drive by shooting when the CSI's are celebrating the life of detevtive Angell, then the episode ends. Leaving us all waiting for sereis 6 :)


What fourteen year old boy was wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to be hung in 1959?

The fourteen year old boy wrongly convicted of murder in 1959 and sentenced to be hanged was George Junius Stinney Jr. He was the youngest person to be sentenced to death in the US in the 20th century.

Related Questions

How many homicides occur in the us yearly?

According the FBI's Uniform Crime Report (UCR) the most recent full year for which statistics are available is 2009. During that year there were 13,636 homicides recorded in the US.


How many people died from knife attacks in the US 2012?

In 2012, there were 1,589 homicides committed with knives and other cutting instruments in the United States. This accounted for about 13% of all homicides that year.


How many us vehicular homicides in US?

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 16,000 homicides each year in the United States. At least 11,000 of those deaths are firearm related.


What percentage of homicides are solved each year in the US?

Less than 1%.


How many of the 2011 homicides in the US are committed with assault rifles?

In 2011, the FBI reported that there were approximately 12,664 homicides in the United States, with about 323 of those being committed with rifles, which include assault rifles. This means that assault rifles accounted for a small fraction of overall homicides, roughly 2.5%. The majority of homicides during that year were committed with handguns.


How many people are killed by gangs in the US?

On average, around 2,000-2,500 gang-related homicides occur each year in the US, accounting for approximately 13-15% of all homicides. These figures can vary from year to year and are influenced by factors such as law enforcement efforts and gang activity.


How many rich people live in US?

Not as many as last year.


How many Americans killed by guns?

In 2005 in the US there were 10,100 homicides in which the victims death was due to gunshot wounds.


How many people die of gunshot in the us yearly?

On average, about 40,000 people die from gunshot wounds in the United States each year. This includes both homicides and suicides.


How many used cars was sold in the US last year?

35000000


How many people graduated from college in the US last year?

360,000


Did immigration exceed emigration in the US last year?

Yes immigration exceeded emigration in the US last year and has for many years. Many of the immigrants arrive from Mexico seeking a more prosperous life.