Statistics
Here are some shocking stats:
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According to the National School Board Association there are nearly 135,000 guns
brought to school every day.
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A new handgun is produced every 20 seconds.
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Firearms kill more people between the ages of 15 and 24 than all natural causes
combined.
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Homicide is the second leading cause of death for persons ages 15-24.
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Firearms kill more people between the ages of 15 and 24 than all natural causes
combined.
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The average American child watches 8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence
on TV before finishing elementary school.
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1-7 young boys will bring a weapon to school at some point during their school
years.
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1-4 students feel they are bullied at school.
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36% of all students say they could easily get their hands on a gun within an
hour if they wanted to.

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