Originally Posted By: ColeyG
Here is an interesting statistic for you guys regarding gun safety in the home.

It is 7 times more likely that firearms kept in the home will be used against the occupants and/or accidentally discharged by the occupants than it is that they will be used by the occupants to protect themselves. That statistic comes from a comprehensive study done by the National Institute of Justice that looked at incidents involving firearms in the home for a 10-12 year period here in the US I believe. Sobering eh.

Accidental discharge by "dropping" a firearm is a highly, highly unlikely event.


I love stats. Depending on what the agenda is highly affects the outcome of the presentation.
Did the stats provide you with what the chance is of being involved in such an event (percentage of incidents vs. number of gun owners)? How about if I own 3 guns? are my chances three times as great? How much effect does the owners criminal record play into the stats (people more likely to be involved with questionable choices)?
.007 is seven times greater than .001 Know what I mean?
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