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Virginia stats show gun-related violent crimes dropped 27% while purchases increased 63% over last five years
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Gun-related violent crime in Virginia has dropped steadily over the past six years as the sale of firearms has soared to a new record, according to an analysis of state crime data with state records of gun sales. The total number of firearms purchased in Virginia increased 73 percent from 2006 to 2011. When state population increases are factored in, gun purchases per 100,000 Virginians rose 63 percent. [ link to www.timesdispatch.com]
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