The increase in shootings is not because of the availability of AR-15s, it’s because of a downward spiral of our society, and a government that has turned its back on the people. It’s obviously far more complicated, but I’m sure you are keenly aware of the issues that contribute to the type of mental health issues that produce mass shooters.

Funnily enough, the overall homicide rate went down. Only mass shootings went up, and they are microscopic compared to the overall rate.

This is mainly because the AWB was about cosmetic features and not functionality.