Reply #40: oh, so you have some? [View All]

I thought we were just to rely on your self-pronounced expertise or something. I actually hadn't seen you producing anything in support of your own assertion.

My information comes from the Center for Disease Control and other government websites as well as informational websites sponsored by suicide awareness groups

So, shall I quote you some more? --

What ... studies? Links?

My point was that there are inconsistent findings among the studies that have been done -- which is to be expected when it is impossible to control for factors other than firearms laws / access to firearms.

My point was not that there were no studies that show what you assert. I would point out, though, that studies focusing entirely on the US would hardly be the be-all and end-all when it comes to investigating whether firearms laws / access to firearms have an incidence on suicide rates or outcomes.

And from a very unfortunate first-hand experience that has my sister-in-law leading a suicide support group that has provided loads of information to my family and countless others in the area as they try to cope with the suicide of a loved one. I'd like to share your studies with her.

Oh, I'll bet you would. I haven't a clue what your sister's experience has to do with the point in issue here, or how such studies might assist her, but whatever.