http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_A._Bellesiles He had statics. He had academically reviewed research. One problem It was all a lie and the anti-gunners bought it hook line and sinker.
Ayuh,... That pretty much sums up gun control efforts of recent history... The gun control laws of 1968, did Nothin' to stop crimes, but inconvenienced law abiding Americans... Ditto the Clinton assault weapons bans... Nothin' but Lies...