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At 02:06 AM 4/9/98 -0500, you wrote:
>  Does anyone know if it is true that most criminals obtain their
>guns at gun shows?  I wonder.  
It is most certainly not true. The vast majority of transactions at the
average gun show are between dealers and the public. These dealers must
comply with all national, state, and local laws and regulations. Most
private sellers don't find it profitable to sell at shows. There are a few
outright sales but most private tables at the shows are more for trading of
arms and equipment, manuals, literature, etc. 
>
>  Does the NRA have a comprehensive plan for reducing the number of
>gun-related deaths in the U.S.?  This is the single biggest threat to
>our right to own guns (yes, I own powder-burners too)...........
Gun related deaths are a fraction of what they were fifty years ago. The
population has doubled while there are more than four times as many guns in
private hands. The NRA has a comprehensive fire arm safety  education
program. The "Eddy Eagle" program for one (with the message, guns are not
toys and "if you find a gun don't touch, call an adult") is aimed at 
ldren.
>Us gun owners have to become part of the solution or we will most likely
>be disposed of and dismissed as part of the problem.  Let's hear
>some ideas about how to reduce gun deaths and criminal use of guns!
>Randy Sparks
See my previous post. Both GSL and FAP are active and effective news lists.
Be warned that they are very high volume. Those wanting more information
contact   and I will forward subscribing information. 
DLS
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"If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson and we should blame pencils
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