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John Coktosten

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33. I see what you're saying

Reply to John Coktosten (Reply #23)

Fri Nov 28, 2025, 08:18 PM

9 hrs ago

.....later in the article from 2022 data, percentage of caliber used in most crimes, .357 IS like 1%. My whole point to get at was actual deaths. But I totally see your point and agree with it. Thanks

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1935 John Coktosten Thursday #14

If it can kill then any gun is a "gun control issue". llmart Thursday #16

I disagree John Coktosten Thursday #17

I would guess that a .357 handgun is involved in more murders per year than any assault weapon is. MichMan Thursday #21

Not sure John Coktosten Thursday #22

So according to what stats I could find John Coktosten Thursday #23

My point still stands MichMan 18 hrs ago #24

Think I John Coktosten 12 hrs ago #28

Where do you see that? 7th is 12 gauge. It's not top 10. 1% of all murders are .357mag. Rarely used. Melon 9 hrs ago #31

In the chart of lethality by caliber 2010-2014 John Coktosten 9 hrs ago #32

I see what you're saying John Coktosten 9 hrs ago #33

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Gun Control is a thing still? OC375 16 hrs ago #27