Concealed Weapons Permits Up > Firearm Homicides Down!

 
From americanthinker.com
2006 Age-adjusted firearm homicides per 100,000 persons:
DC ("no issue"):  17.67
Maryland ("may issue" state):  7.55
California ("may issue" state):  4.98
Illinois ("no issue" state):  4.78
US Total:  4.27