Here Are 8 Stubborn Facts on Gun Violence in America

The Daily Signal
March 15, 2018

Good morning from Washington, the intended audience of nationwide student "walkouts" demanding safer schools. John Malcolm and Amy Swearer offer some truth about guns for adults and kids alike, while Rachel del Guidice talks with a Utah teen whose high school tries a different approach. Some supporters fear President Trump is about to do something for illegal immigrants that President Reagan regretted doing, Fred Lucas reports. Plus: Lucas on lessons of a special election showdown in Trump country, Star Parker on what's happened to the young American working man, and Michelle Malkin on the situation student protesters should be upset about.

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Here Are 8 Stubborn Facts on Gun Violence in America

Fact No. 6: There is no clear relationship between strict gun control legislation and homicide or violent crime rates.

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Students, Forget DC Marches. Instead, Look at the Failures of Your Own School Officials.

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