Here is the data:
2.7% support magazine restrictions
1.6% support a semi auto ban based on a theory that it would ‘significantly’ reduce crime
3% support the Obama administrations legislative goals because it would allegedly keep them safe
7.2% do not support LE leaders statements regarding NOT supporting overly restrictive anti gun legislation
7.9% would publicly support overly restrictive anti gun legislation
0.9% support gun bans as a way to prevent mass shootings
1.5% support tighten anti gun laws
5.5% believe that civilian CCW would result in more causalities in mass shootings
1.5% support schools being ‘gun free zones’
11.2% believe gun buybacks reduce crime
58.8% support tougher penalties for ‘straw purchases’
14.4% support mandatory training for certain firearms
4.4% blame easy access to guns for societies ills, while 38.1% say it’s due to declining parenting and family values.
I LOVE the closing paragraph:
Bottom Line Conclusions
Quite clearly, the majority of officers polled oppose the theories brought forth by gun-control advocates who claim that proposed restrictions on weapon capabilities and production would reduce crime.
In fact, many officers responding to this survey seem to feel that those controls will negatively affect their ability to fight violent criminals.
Contrary to what the mainstream media and certain politicians would have us believe, police overwhelmingly favor an armed citizenry, would like to see more guns in the hands of responsible people, and are skeptical of any greater restrictions placed on gun purchase, ownership, or accessibility.
The officers patrolling America’s streets have a deeply-vested interest — and perhaps the most relevant interest — in making sure that decisions related to controlling, monitoring, restricting, as well as supporting and/or prohibiting an armed populace are wise and effective. With this survey, their voice has been heard.
http://www.policeone.com/Gun-Legislation-Law-Enforcement/articles/6183787-PoliceOnes-Gun-Control-Survey-11-key-findings-on-officers-thoughts/
so...tell me again how the gun owner is the problem?
