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Chippopotanuse t1_iu44kkg wrote

Reply to comment by itsonlyastrongbuzz in Police confiscate loaded gun from 7-year-old at Dorchester school by rabblebowser

Banning firearm possession creates an entirely new category of criminal jeopardy if they are found in possession.

Felon in possession is a serious crime. And when prosecuted, almost always ends in a jail sentence. Almost always a man. Almost always a US citizen. With an average sentence of 5 years.

Here are some stats for anyone who cares:

  • 97.7% of felon in possession of a firearm offenders were men.

  • 94.5% were United States citizens.

  • 97.6% of felon in possession of a firearm offenders were sentenced to prison; sentences varied widely by whether a mandatory minimum penalty applied in the case.

  • The average sentence for all felon in possession of a firearm offenders was 64 months.

Source: https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/research-and-publications/quick-facts/Felon_In_Possession_FY18.pdf

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