Children Are Dying Because Of Americans' Denial About Guns

[sarisataka]

33. Game in the sense of

Game theory, not duck duck grey duck.

Sorry, I did confuse OPs but it is still applicable. It is important to know the ultimate goal in order to predict if the suggested action will reach the goal. The suggestion to limit firearms to single shot would likely have an effect on homicide levels though I expect far less than the poster imagines.

It would do absolutely nothing to the suicide rate as I believe the total suicides by multiple gun shot wounds is approximately zero.

Also it must be taken into account possible consequences of any action. No matter how much zealous gun control proponents wish to ignore it, there are more instances of self defense with firearms than homicides.

I have given very specific suggestions in the past about ubcs, safe storage laws, removing guns from those convicted of dv or under restraining orders, holding gun owners responsible for crimes using guns that were lost or stolen and not reported, and more. The usual reply is either "good start" or not enough because I don't propose a ban.