Please please PLEASE: this question is made from a place of pure curiosity, with no political biases intended. I'm asking because restrictions and prohibitions puts a pressure on the market since the demand never ceases, and someone interested in supply for that demand will do it for massive profits - no matter what. Wouldn't it be the case for any product, be it drugs, alcohol or guns?

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[–] 10 points 4 weeks ago (1 child)

To temporarily take the side of gunphobes: Legalization reduces crime related to the buying, selling, and transportation of guns, but has little effect on the crimes with which guns are committed.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 weeks ago

    Eh, it would have little effect in the US, though only for a decade or three. Once a new generation came along that wouldn't fetishize the pewpew too much, and give 'em enough time to sell/dispose of grandpa's guns, I'm sure gun crimes would fall to levels similar to like, Australia.

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