Talking Turkey About Guns

[billh58]

Everyone has friends and relatives with strong opinions and shaky facts. You can help set the table straight -- all you need is this simple guide to Talking Turkey about guns!

This Thanksgiving, when talk around the table turns to politics and current events, you can help set the record straight on some of the most common myths about guns.

Myth #1: We don't need new gun laws -- we just need to enforce the laws already on the books.

Fact: We do need to prosecute more gun crimes - but we also need to close legal loopholes that are putting guns in the hands of criminals. An estimated 40% of guns are transferred without a background check because federal law doesn't require checks for guns sold online, at gun shows or through other "private" sales.

See the other common myths here:


http://www.demandaction.org/talkingturkey?akid=1162.1249453.MPiZro&rd=1&t=1

[IrishAyes]

1. This is all very well and good, but I think someone mentioned recently that Skinner said

'no more gun stuff' on DU. Much as I admire your useful post, it might be well to check with Skinner for the details. I didn't see his remarks myself. Perhaps he meant no PRO-gun stuff. Just sayin'. Thank you.

[billh58]

2. Uh, this is the

Gun Reform Activism Group, and I believe that you have your info confused with no more gun posts in GD.

[IrishAyes]

3. Thank you VERY much indeed for the info. I agree with your position and followed the link, marked

for later visits as well. I hope my words did not fall harshly. I just didn't want anyone jumping on you for violating a new rule, about which I was obviously misinformed. Apparently I was a silly twit.

Forgiven?

[billh58]

4. You are not a

"silly twit" and there is nothing to forgive. Thanks for your interest...

[IrishAyes]

5. Thank you. I am most definitely extremely dyslexic, however. One reason I love to read is because

I enjoy the challenge. But I do miss things from time to time!

[rdharma]

6. Close legal loopholes ...REGISTRATION!

Nuff said!

[flamin lib]

7. Just a few numbers,

Since 1970 more than 900,000 people have been killed with guns in the United States. That is the equivalent of a fully loaded 747 jumbo jet falling from the sky once a week every week 52 weeks a year. In that same time frame more toddlers under the age of 5 were shot than police on active duty.

I just throw those numbers on the table and let whoever I'm talking to think about them.

[jimmy the one]

8. turkeys can be hazardous to your dental health

Talking Turkey About Guns

FACT: Hunters who shoot their own turkeys with their own buckshot have more dental problems like cracking & chipping teeth by biting into the embedded & unseen buckshot.

MYTH: Turkey hunters are providing needed food for their underfed families - not one family in the USA would be denied a store turkey if they were truly wanting. Hunting to provide is a myth in itself.