ORIGINAL: cariopd1069
After reading a long thread on one of the forums, I began to wonder which type (handgun, rifle, shotgun) of firearm and which caliber is most often usedin crimes resulting in death. The originator of the thread was talking about using a 22 Mag for home defense for various reasons. The responders overwhelmingly were against this, for different logical reasons. Both sides had their points. From my point of view I believe any criminal will change his thought process after being shot or shot at regardless of the caliber. Of course, some are "doped" up and hardly anything will stop them. I have already checked the FBI's web page and could not find the information I am looking for. I work in Law Enforcement and have never been shot at, that I know of, but I am curious as to what firearm criminals are using the most. If anyone knows of a website that lists the information, please pass it along.
I believe one-handguns (pistols & revolvers) still are the leading misused firearms.
Even so, less that 1/10th of one percent of handgunsin the private sector are ever used in crimes. So, contrary to popular misconception, the widespread ownership of handguns is NOT a significant factor in crime in this country. People who use firearms for criminal purposes are generally those who already have a criminal record. The anti's say people are moare apt to shoot a friend or relative. But what you don't hear them say is that
criminals generally have acquaintences and families..........
No-one WANTS to be shot, not even with a B-B pistol. Career criminals are very much in favor of gun control, because it means that YOU are less likely to be armed when they come a'callin', (and most criminals ignore the law! That tendency iswhat distinguishes them as a class......)