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Originally Posted by slodave
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That wikipedia article has a graph that shows Chicago and DC as having two of the worst homicide rates. As far as I know, those are the two cities in the nation with the most restrictive gun laws. (Well, as of the dates of this data. The Supreme Court is fixing these problems one by one.)
No, two examples does not necessarily prove a larger trend, but I do think state-wide data masks these types of localities with extra strict gun laws.
California has one of the worst muder rates for a state, and I think we all know where California stands when it comes to firearms laws. There are places throughout the country that refuse to deal with California customers because of the hassle. Some firearms manufacturers chose not to sell in California because of the extra hoops to jump through, meaning cost.