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How many US mass shootings have there been in 2023? Gun violence is a fixture in American life – but the issue is a highly political one, pitting gun control advocates against people who are fiercely protective of their right to bear arms. We’ve looked into some of the numbers behind firearms in the US. Mass shootings on the rise There have been more than 200 mass shootings across the US so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive , which defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are injured or killed. Their figures include shootings that happen in homes and in public places. There have been two in Texas in the last week – five killed at a home in Cleveland, north of Houston, and eight dead at a shopping mall in Allen, near Dallas. In each of the last three years, there have been more than 600 mass shootings, almost two a day on average. He counts…

article THE BIBLE, GUNS AND THE SECOND AMENDMENT Erich Pratt Published: 08 August 2022 A God-Given Right or Not? “Self-defense is a primary law of nature, which no subsequent law of society can abolish; this primeval principle, the immediate gift of the Creator, obliges everyone … to resist the first approaches of tyranny.” –Elbridge Gerry, Delegate to the Constitutional Convention It was a theological dispute, but the debate was taking place in the Arizona House of Representatives in 2015. The topic involved two pro-gun bills, and the burning question was: “Is the right to keep and bear arms a God-given right or not?”[1] Lest some consider this to be an “angels dancing on the head of a pin” type of discussion, think again. The answer to this question determines where our rights come from and who determines if there are limits to those rights. The Founding Fathers made their position…

Knight’s Armament "C. Reed Knight Jr. In 1974, C. Reed Knight Jr. established and developed a leading enterprise in the field of enhancing user lethality"

[category politics] The National Rifle Association (NRA) is a powerful organization that advocates for the rights of gun owners and the Second Amendment in the United States. It influences government in several ways: 1. Lobbying: The NRA lobbies lawmakers at the federal, state, and local levels, pushing for legislation that supports their agenda. This can include advocating for looser gun control measures, concealed carry laws, or opposing proposed restrictions on firearms. 2. Political donations: The NRA contributes to the campaigns of politicians who support their goals. This financial support can help those politicians win elections, giving the NRA a more significant voice in government. 3. Endorsements: The NRA endorses candidates running for office who align with their views on gun rights. These endorsements can sway voters, especially in close elections or in regions where gun…