http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-m...rand-says-40-percent-guns-sold-today-escape-/
My advice is to point out Politifact, clearly not a pro 2A organization, has recently debunked the 40% claim once again and points out the author of the original study that only contained 250 responses to their questionnaire 20 years ago says that no one knows if the number is accurate now. Gun control advocates like to cite any "faux-stitstic" that works to their advantage, but we do the same, so it is worthwhile to have this information.
Our ruling
Gillibrand claimed that "today, about 40 percent of guns are purchased without a background check."
She, and other gun control advocates who have cited that figure, correctly repeated the findings of a well-respected study about gun ownership. There’s no question that many guns are bought and sold in America without the oversight of a background check.
But is 40 percent true "today," as Gillibrand said? Even the author of the original study says nobody knows. By mentioning the statistic as if it is current and accurate, Gillibrand revealed nothing of the fact that the figure is almost 20 years old. That’s an essential detail that people engaged in the gun debate should know.
My advice is to point out Politifact, clearly not a pro 2A organization, has recently debunked the 40% claim once again and points out the author of the original study that only contained 250 responses to their questionnaire 20 years ago says that no one knows if the number is accurate now. Gun control advocates like to cite any "faux-stitstic" that works to their advantage, but we do the same, so it is worthwhile to have this information.