Here's ONE thing that could reduce gun violence and start tomorrow.

[WarGamer]

Data shows that the VAST majority of gun crime is committed by people with a long RAP sheet.

If you have a history of violence and it's combined with firearms offenses... longer prison sentences.

It's NOT punishment... it's keeping the community safe.

(Oh and re: school shooters... I got nothing.)




https://www.ussc.gov/research/research-reports/recidivism-among-federal-firearms-offenders

Firearms offenders recidivated at a higher rate than non-firearms offenders. Over two-thirds (68.1%) of firearms offenders were rearrested for a new crime during the eight-year follow-up period compared to less than half of non-firearms offenders (46.3%).

A greater percentage of firearms offenders were rearrested for serious crimes than non-firearms offenders. Of the firearms offenders who recidivated, assault was the most serious new charge for 29.0 percent, followed by drug trafficking (13.5%) and public order crimes (12.6%). Of the non-firearms offenders who recidivated, assault was the most common new charge for 21.9 percent, followed by public order crimes (19.4%) and drug trafficking (11.1%).

More at link.



and a local story from Baltimore

https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/vicious-cycle-of-repeat-offenders-fueling-crime-in-baltimore-attorney-suggests-solution

According to Baltimore police, of the 105 suspects arrested for homicide last year, 88 of them had a prior arrest--with more than half of those individuals arrested for violent crimes and gun crimes.