Governor's State of the State speeches, early 2000s: on Gun Control


Jeb Bush: Violent gun crime rate is down by more than 25%

Public safety has been protected, and convicted criminals will continue to serve at least 85 percent of their sentences. Over the last two years, the violent gun crime rate is down by more than 25 percent, translating into 18 fewer gun assaults each day in this state in 2000 compared to 1998.
Source: State of the State address to 2002 Florida Legislature Jan 22, 2002

Mel Carnahan: Opposes absolute right to gun ownership

Carnahan proposed legislation to require that every new handgun sold in Missouri be equipped with a child safety lock.
Source: Press Release, “State of the State Speech”, Jan. 19, 2000 Sep 18, 2000

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