In 1995 Chicago, in order to help combat an epidemic of gang graffiti, instituted a ban on purchasing spray paint within the city limits. That's right: you cannot buy spray paint in the city of Chicago. Has graffiti been completely eliminated? Of course not. But it has been greatly hampered. The realistic goal is not eliminating all spray paint -- that's impossible. The goal is to make it as difficult as possible to commit a crime with a can of spray paint.
The same holds true for handguns. Those people with honorable intentions, who live within the city limits, can still own handguns. The goal is to make it as difficult as possible for those with malicious intent to bring guns into the city. Does Chicago's laws prevent ALL guns from coming into the city? Of course not. But does it make it more difficult for criminals in Chicago to obtain handguns? Yes, it certainly does. Can this be easily measured? No. But Chicago police agree that they -- and we -- are safer with fewer handguns on the streets of Chicago.
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