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Stabbings, Slashings on the Rise in Gun Control Haven, New York City |
2023-08-22 |
[RedState] New York City, a bastion of gun control, has reportedly been experiencing a sharp rise in stabbings and slashings over the past four years. Despite having some of the strictest gun control laws, the city remains quite dangerous for many residents. While the Supreme Court's decision in New York Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen has made it harder for states with anti-gun governments, places like New York are still finding ways to restrict the right to keep and bear arms. Unfortunately, it does not appear these laws are truly keeping people safe: Stabbings and slashings are surging this year across New York City – skyrocketing 26% since 2019, according to disturbing new NYPD data obtained by The Post. It is worth mentioning that the rate of gun violence has dropped in the Big Apple even after it became easier for New Yorkers to purchase and carry firearms: For the month of March 2023, New York City saw a 26.1% drop in shooting incidents compared to March 2022 (85 v. 115), extending the 23.2% drop in shooting incidents citywide through the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year (222 v. 289). Additionally, homicides fell by 11.4% (31 v. 35) for the month of March, extending the 12.7% decrease in homicides over the first three months of 2023 (89 v. 102). These numbers would signify a welcome development if New Yorkers were not becoming more susceptible to being victimized by criminals with knives. One officer said more people are carrying knives because they are "simply easier and cheaper to get than a gun — and far less risky." He added: You stop [someone with a knife] and they say, ‘I carry it for work.’ It’s probably a bullsh-t answer. . . . It’s like they know what to say to avoid being arrested. And they know even if you do arrest them, it’s a summons. . . . They know no one’s going to jail for that. Other officers indicated that criminals favor bladed weapons because they are easier to hide, which makes for smoother ambushes of unsuspecting, and unarmed, citizens. New York City still has a serious problem with crime. The anti-gunner lobby, combined with far-leftist prosecutors who do not like to prosecute violent offenders is further compounding the problem. Of course, it is important to realize that if more responsible New Yorkers were armed, the prevalence of knives would not be as much of an issue. If would-be assailants knew there was a decent chance a potential target was packing heat, they might not be as gung-ho about trying to victimize them. Even criminals know it's a bad idea to bring a knife to a potential gunfight. |
Posted by:Skidmark |
#8 NYC 'wolverine' Frank Cavalluzzi is convicted of attempted murder after driving into BLM protesters and threatening to kill them with a four blade knife-claw |
Posted by: Skidmark 2023-08-22 16:54 |
#7 /\ I blame urban Jewish MAGA resistance movements. I recommend round-ups and detentions of 1000 per day until order die ordnung ist restored. |
Posted by: Besoeker 2023-08-22 09:51 |
#6 Nearly 40 Shot During Weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago - 1000 burned to death in Dem controlled Hawaii. - 42,000 flooded in Dem controlled California. |
Posted by: Jeremiah Jomosing7109 2023-08-22 09:40 |
#5 I think the answer is mandatory handcuffs behind the back in American cities on the streets and in transport. It would also reduce time within the booking process. I considered making knives mandatory or forcing everybody to carry two five gallon pails of sand. Handcuffs are best because you can’t complain that the cops put them on too tight. |
Posted by: Super Hose 2023-08-22 08:47 |
#4 ^ Maryland woman wanted after allegedly stabbing man, 62, to death with butter knife |
Posted by: Skidmark 2023-08-22 07:23 |
#3 "Only really blunt non-cutting cutlery will be allowed" Next year's headlines: Bludgeonings continue - rocks and bricks banned |
Posted by: Frank G 2023-08-22 06:43 |
#2 "Stabbings, Slashings on the Rise in Gun Control Haven, New York City" Sounds like liberals finally were able to get guns away from good guys and bad guys. So stabbings increased? Oh what to do now... |
Posted by: Enver Dingle4916 2023-08-22 02:08 |
#1 Nearly 40 Shot During Weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago |
Posted by: Skidmark 2023-08-21 11:49 |