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"In March, 1982, Kennesaw, Georgia, passed a mandatory gun ownership ordinance which requires all heads of households to own a firearm—handgun, rifle or shotgun. In 1982, our crime against persons, which include murder, rape, armed robbery, aggravated assault and residential burglary, decreased 74%. In 1983 these same crimes decreased [an additional] 46%. ... I would also like you to be aware that our population has increased in excess of 20% since 1982. We have had no accidents nor incidents involving our citizens with regards to firearms. ... It is a pleasure to see our senior citizens strolling the streets at night without fear of becoming a victim of violent crime."
 By: | Robert L. Ruble (more quotes by Robert L. Ruble or books by/about Robert L. Ruble) |
| Chief of Police, Kennesaw, Georgia |
Source: | November 5, 1984, unpublished letter to Ann Landers |
Categories: | Arms, Crime, Defense, Peace, Responsibility, Safety, Security |
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