¨ 100% of cities with populations greater than or equal to 250,000 reported gang activity in 2001.¨(Geer) According to author Michael Geer. Taking guns away only empowers the gangs who will always be able to obtain guns. ¨Gangs get guns as a result of criminal activity. Burglaries, theft, selling drugs to buy guns on the street, all manner of illegally obtaining guns. You and me? Federally licensed firearms dealer, background check, traceable funds, paperwork, etc. The criminal element will always get access because they have no regard for Law. You and I do our best to obey laws because we dare not entertain the consequences of breaking the law.¨(Geer) Another statement made by Geer. Defensive act of promoting self defense effectively stops