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The death tolls change, the locations vary, but public mass shootings remain a constant in the United States. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 12,504 gun deaths in the country this year alone, and even though mass shootings only account for a tiny fraction of this number (307 or 2.5%), these incidents have left the whole country terrified of their wild unpredictability.

The victims of these shootings were innocent people who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. This has led many activists to question U.S gun laws, saying that 89 firearms per 100 residents isn't normal. Moreover, a cross-section study found that of all the 50 states, the six states with the strictest gun control had lower suicide rates. Another paper also pointed out that children living in states with stricter gun laws were safer. The list of scientific studies backing-up gun control are numerous, but some people still vehemently disagree with this evidence and argue that guns don't kill people, people do. They also like to spice up the gun control debates by stating that such measures would violate their 2nd amendment rights.

A review of published studies on gun control facts released in October 2003 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was unable to determine any statistically significant effects that would result from such laws, either. It's clear this ongoing debate among Americans isn't slowing down anytime soon, just take a look to the savage roasts on Twitter. However, within the many, many tweets that discuss this subject matter, there are some that lack reason and logic. Luckily, people instantly call them out with perfectly good comebacks. And, to our delight, sometimes they use sarcasm and humor to do so. This time, check out a compilation of some of the best comebacks to pro-gun activists and share your own opinion on the matter in the comments.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Removing vehicles from people who did not follow the rules...

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish they did that in Finland. Now the twats can keep on driving because they only take the license.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every time a wing nut tells me about cars or swimming pools I say this: 'Well, since you brought it up and believe guns and cars are comparable then let's go with that. Cars are far more regulated than guns so let's go ahead and regulate guns like cars and require insurance to operate a gun. I like the way you think!'

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Car insurance doesn't pay out if you use your vehicle in a negligent or illegal manner, if I drive into a crowd of people on purpose because the little green men in my head told me to, my insurance won't pay for that. It covers accidents not on purposes.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I truly wish we treated guns the way cars are treated. It would be a drastic improvement. Require training on care and handling BEFORE you're allowed to own one. My how different things might be.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can own a car without training. You are not supported to drive it without training but how many people follow that? Same with guns you do have to have training to get your CPL to use it but not always to buy one.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

LOL anything that comes out of Trumps mouth is such an embarrassment to that country

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Mrta Brzoza
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hm... let's see.. in Europe there was only one massive shooting in last 20 years... Utoya -Norvay... and in USA?

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The idiocy of this administration is staggering. I want to hibernate for the next 2 years.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@KevinMKruse is an actual historian and one of the best follows on Twitter, IMO

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Goes to prove that registering trucks, requiring insurance, testing and licensing drivers STILL didn't stop the 40,100 motor vehicle deaths last year.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kevin's an idiot. Anyone can steal a truck and drive it through a crowd of people...they don't have to own it, register it or be licensed to drive it..that's completely not the point. The point was, if a person is determined enough, a car, an ax, a bomb, some poison or a fire would do in accomplishing their goal. It doesn't have to be a gun because...wait for it...it's not a gun issue , it's a mental health issue. You want the shootings to go down, demand free healthcare coverage for all....not gun control.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously a mental health issue. But the access to guns, legal or otherwise is way too easy. Teenagers should not be able to buy them at all. Their parents should not have a gun in the house for them to use. Every stolen weapon would have initially been legally bought. Weapons should not to legally available to anyone at all other than police and those who genuinely need them for a specific purpose. There is a reason why the UK does hot have mass shootings at shools and elsewhere with frightening frequency.

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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So.... The 2nd Amendment is part of The Bill of Privileges? Something about that seems off....

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Is there a constitutional right to keep and bear trucks? Would criminals register their illegal trucks? Have you ever heard of a concealed weapons permit (AKA license)? Perhaps we should make criminals buy insurance for the injuries they cause, rather than law abiding citizens.

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and the problem with this is that even those with suspended or revoked licenses STILL DRIVE! When will people understand that laws only work with those of us that follow them?! CRIMINALS DON'T OBEY THE LAW

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True. Criminals don't obey the law. But accidents are fewer with the right kind of regulations. Many gun deaths result from clumsy incidents....

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That doesn't stop people from driving without a license, uninsured, or under the influence. What do you think ATF is for that's the point he's trying to make you idiots

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sure, it doesn't stop everyone, but it has reduced the rate of road fatalities dramatically.

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Not everyone registers their vehicles or carries insurance. California is issuing licenses to illegal aliens that barely pass the test and still drive even if they don’t have licenses.

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We had a terrorist use a rented truck to try and kill people in my city. Lot of good registration, insurance and testing did for that guy. How about the 1,200 people killed in Canada every year or the 10s of thousands killed in USA every year with impaired driving and the twice that amount every year due to distracted driving. You don't do anything about that because it affects YOUR daily life.

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Just because it's required doesn't mean people will do it. Half the drivers in my city run around without valid operators permits or insurance. They hit and run because they don't want to get arrested. Your logic is flawed.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you personally know these details about half the people in your town how?

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Can you imagine requiring a license to speak your peace? To having to get insurance because you might Offend someone? Don't like guns in the hands of law abiding citizens? Try and change the Constitution.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so Armalite rifle is supposed to make it sound better? That's her argument, really?

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Youtube features several videos where this Bill O'Reikly guy is evilly owned by teeagers whom he tried to make fun of on live shows. Pathetic.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not like the medical community has to deal with all those dead and dying bodies as a result of being shot or anything...

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These diversion tactics are weak. People with GUNS are the ones SHOOTING people. Focus, jackasses.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you know what? we Don't have that kind of problem in Canada becase we aren't F*****g moron and Walking in the street with gun in our holster for feeling like mens!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once had a rather funny discussion with an american that didn't believe "assault rifles" existed as a separate class. Never mind that the first one literally translates from german as "assault rifle". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StG_44

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People underestimate what us students, as their future working adults, can do.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah when the government wants to constantly defund education and teachers barley make enough to survive, maybe we should do the cheaper thing and pass common sense gun control, fund mental health programs, and vote out these politicians that are either in the pocket of the NRA or are too lazy to do anything about the problem.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well Laura if you speak to teens/people the way that you do don’t be surprised when they fire back. Teens are people. Age means nothing. You can be a kind, smart, considerate, and passionate person at any age. You can also be a small-minded, ignorant, self-important bigot at any age as well.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How the f**k does Sarah Sanders still have her job? Does The Donald know she's a woman, or does she like it when he grabs her by the pussy?

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A terrorist attack just occurred in Bourke St, Melbourne Australia, centre of the city.He used a knife. One man killed, two injured. Passerbys attempted to slow him down with a shopping trolley,witches cones. He was shot by police. One death was one too many, but could you imagine the carnage he could have wrought if he had been armed with a ak-15?

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm British, and I still don't understand the need to arm everyone with guns, and I can't turn on the news without the story of another stabbing victim in or around London. Yes, we have an armed division of our police force, but they're only used in extreme circumstances. In America, you get a bullet to the head for carrying around a water pistol, or a Nerf gun.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I sure hope you show up...AND VOTE DEMOCRATIC. We need to get these republikkklan grandpas OUT OF OUR WAY!

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