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Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« on: July 25, 2009, 07:35:09 AM »
"In 2009, Vermont was ranked second in the nation for safety. Crime statistics on violence were used for the criteria. Vermont has some of the least restrictive gun control laws in the country. A permit or license is not required for the purchase or concealed carry of a firearm (including handguns) by any law-abiding person."

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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2009, 07:44:40 AM »
I wonder why:

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Vermont was named the nation's smartest state in 2005 and 2006.[149] In 2006, there was a gap between state testing standards and national which is biased in favor of the state standards by 30%, on average. This puts Vermont 11th best in the nation. Most states have a higher bias.[150] However, when allowance for race is considered, a 2007 US Government list of test scores shows Vermont white fourth graders performed 25th in the nation for reading (229), 26th for math (247).[151] White eight graders scored 18th for math (292) and 12th for reading (273). The first three scores were not considered statistically different from average. White eighth graders scored significantly above average in reading. Statistics for black students were not reliable because of their small representation in the testing.
The average effective spending per pupil in Vermont was $11,548 in 2008.
[same article]
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2009, 07:57:20 AM »
Quote from: Christopher McCandless on July 25, 2009, 07:44:40 AM
I wonder why:

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Vermont was named the nation's smartest state in 2005 and 2006.[149] In 2006, there was a gap between state testing standards and national which is biased in favor of the state standards by 30%, on average. This puts Vermont 11th best in the nation. Most states have a higher bias.[150] However, when allowance for race is considered, a 2007 US Government list of test scores shows Vermont white fourth graders performed 25th in the nation for reading (229), 26th for math (247).[151] White eight graders scored 18th for math (292) and 12th for reading (273). The first three scores were not considered statistically different from average. White eighth graders scored significantly above average in reading. Statistics for black students were not reliable because of their small representation in the testing.
The average effective spending per pupil in Vermont was $11,548 in 2008.
[same article]
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2009, 08:32:23 AM »
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2009, 08:36:10 AM »
Quote from: Sophopotamus on July 25, 2009, 08:32:23 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8168465.stm

And? There are probably at least two people killed by cars in the UK today. And in Sweden within 3-4 days. Why are guns worse than other things?
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2009, 08:51:45 AM »
Quote from: TheoK on July 25, 2009, 08:36:10 AM
Quote from: Sophopotamus on July 25, 2009, 08:32:23 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8168465.stm

And? There are probably at least two people killed by cars in the UK today. And in Sweden within 3-4 days. Why are guns worse than other things?
Try 10 a day in the UK. At least.
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2009, 08:53:11 AM »
Quote from: Christopher McCandless on July 25, 2009, 08:51:45 AM
Quote from: TheoK on July 25, 2009, 08:36:10 AM
Quote from: Sophopotamus on July 25, 2009, 08:32:23 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8168465.stm

And? There are probably at least two people killed by cars in the UK today. And in Sweden within 3-4 days. Why are guns worse than other things?
Try 10 a day in the UK. At least.

OK. More people in Sweden are killed by cars than murdered anyway which says a lot.
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2009, 08:56:25 AM »
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2009, 02:13:11 PM »
I want to move to Vermont
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2009, 02:15:07 PM »
 :agreed:
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2009, 02:57:24 PM »
Here are two pictures for you Lit.
Clockwise from left HK USPc 40, USP 9, USP 45 and P7PSP
Bottom pic Polytech AKS 762



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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2009, 04:05:50 PM »
Me wants.  :eyebrows:
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2009, 04:12:56 PM »
I figured as much Lit. At least it's quality stuff in the pics for you to look at, I put 100 rounds of FMJ through the 40 a few days ago. How much hassle, in US$ would it be to get something decent in Sweden? Hypothetically of course.
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Re: Vermont ranked the second safest state in the US
« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2009, 04:21:42 PM »
Quote from: PPK on July 25, 2009, 04:12:56 PM
I figured as much Lit. At least it's quality stuff in the pics for you to look at, I put 100 rounds of FMJ through the 40 a few days ago. How much hassle, in US$ would it be to get something decent in Sweden? Hypothetically of course.

Legally, I think one of the pistols you have would cost at least $1000. The really hard thing would be to get the license. Illegally probably twice as much.  :angel:
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