How Effective Are Gun Bans?
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GoogleLater this month, the Supreme Court will decide the fate of Chicago's 28 year old ban on handguns. Chicago's Mayor, Richard Daley, insists the ban is integral to fighting crime. But just how effective are gun bans? And would letting citizens arm themselves be a more effective way in dealing with crime?
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