Gun Control Has Proven Record of Effectiveness

Source: Asheville Tribune
Published: March 16, 2000 Author: John J. McNight

In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control From 1929 to 1953,
approximately 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were
rounded up and exterminated.

In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 917, 1.5 million
Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

In 1938, Germany established gun control. From 1939 to 1945, 13 million
Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, the mentally ill, and others, who were unable to
defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

In 1935, China established gun control. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million
political dissidents were unable to defend themselves and were rounded up
and exterminated.

In 1964, Guatemala established gun control. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan
Indians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

In 1970, Uganda established gun control. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000
Christians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.

In 1956, Cambodia established gun control. From 1975 to 1977, one million
“educated” people, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and
exterminated.

That places total victims who lost their lives because of gun control at
approximately 56 million in the last century. Since we should learn from the
mistakes of history, the next time someone talks in favor of gun control,
find out which group of citizens they wish to have exterminated