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gdanaher wrote:All those folks up in Illinois are concerned that allowing concealed carry will result in more 'gun crimes' (i know, guns don't commit crimes, criminals do, but humor me.) There must be several guys here with time on their hands and desirous of a project so here it is. Statistically, how many 'gun crimes' are committed per 100,000 in Illinois, and how many similar crimes are committed in states that permit only concealed carry and/or states that permit open carry? List the stats by state. I'm guessing this is all available for someone with the time to look. I'd surmise that the crime rate is lowest in those states with open carry, higher in states with concealed only, and highest in Illinois where no concealed carry to this point has been permitted. Here in Texas, a guy has to take pause before entering a residence during the night, or attempting to carjack someone. The victim may have greater marksmanship skills than the BG. Illinois on the other hand presents a dilemma in that the homeowner might be armed but must second guess the authorities. Someone could be attacked on the street, respond by using a handgun, and wind up spending more time in jail that the BG who attacked him.

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