It does not make sense to take 2nd Amendment rights from someone who has never used a gun to commit a crime. The current laws do not prevent violent criminals from obtaining guns.
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And give 1st time felons a second chance after 15 years of no trouble after release
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Research shows that individuals convicted of non-violent crimes can sometimes go on to commit violent offenses, though the likelihood varies based on specific factors.
Key Statistics
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Recidivism Rates Among Non-Violent Offenders:
- A study by the United States Sentencing Commission found that non-violent offenders had a rearrest rate of 39.8% over an eight-year follow-up period, with some of these individuals committing violent crimes upon re-arrest. Source: United States Sentencing Commission
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Transition from Non-Violent to Violent Crimes:
- According to a report by the Council on Criminal Justice, individuals who had been serving a prison term for a property crime were rearrested for violent offenses at a rate of 29.6% after release. Source: Council on Criminal Justice
Factors Influencing Recidivism
- Age: Younger offenders are statistically more likely to recidivate, and the chances of reoffending tend to decrease with age.
- Criminal History: Offenders with a history of prior arrests, even for non-violent crimes, have a higher risk of future reoffending.
- Rehabilitation Programs: Participation in educational, vocational, and psychological support programs during incarceration has been shown to reduce the likelihood of recidivism.
These studies suggest that while non-violent offenders do have a significant likelihood of reoffending, some may escalate to violent crimes. Addressing underlying causes through support and rehabilitation can be instrumental in reducing these risks.
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Non-violent offenders reoffending with a violent crime, in my opinion, just validates my point. The law failed to keep them from committing a violent offense, it didn’t work. New gun laws are passed quite frequently in the U.S. and the violent crime rates continue to climb.
Felons should also have their right to vote reinstated! They are US citizens.
I might be able to get on board with this if there was an exception clause specifically for any domestic violence or violent crime with great bodily harm.
If they are too dangerous to on a gun they need to be kept in prison. Non-violent convicts once the sentence is complete then their rights are restored.
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While I fully support 2nd amendment rights, I also believe that reasonable controls are effective and necessary.
The relationship between gun laws and violent crime rates is complex and influenced by various factors. Research indicates that states with more permissive gun laws often experience higher rates of firearm-related violence, while those with stricter regulations tend to have lower rates.
States with Less Restrictive Gun Laws:
• Mississippi: With some of the nation’s most permissive gun laws, Mississippi had the highest firearm mortality rate in 2020, at 28.6 per 100,000 people. Source
• Missouri: After repealing its permit-to-purchase law in 2007, Missouri saw a 47% increase in gun homicide rates and a 23% increase in gun suicide rates. Source
States with More Restrictive Gun Laws:
• Connecticut: The implementation of a handgun purchaser licensing law in 1995 was associated with a 27.8% decrease in firearm homicide rates from 1995 to 2017. Source
• Hawaii: Maintaining a comprehensive firearm registry, Hawaii had the lowest gun death rate in 2020. Source
Additional Findings:
• A 2019 study found that states with more permissive gun laws and higher gun ownership had increased rates of mass shootings. Source
• Research from Johns Hopkins University in 2022 indicated that states relaxing concealed carry permit restrictions experienced a 9.5% increase in firearm assaults over a decade. Source
While these studies suggest a correlation between gun law strictness and violent crime rates, it’s important to note that other factors, such as socioeconomic conditions and law enforcement practices, also play significant roles in influencing crime rates.
I feel that if an individual has been out of prison or off of parole for 25 years without getting into any trouble with the law other than minor traffic offenses should be able to regain their 2nd ammendment rights.
The thing is that the way you’ve written this creates the idea that just because someone committed a crime with, say, a knife, or even an improvised weapon, that the criminal has no inclination to escalating to a gun if the criminal can get a gun.