City In Anti-2A State Has 7 Times The Murders Of Cities In State That Respects Gun Rights

August 16, 2026 9:02 AM ET When it comes to the Second Amendment, Florida and Illinois are almost polar opposites, with the former state considered one of the most respectful of gun rights.But when it comes down to crime, one state’s got it far worse than the other, and it isn’t even close – and the answers may have people at Everytown, Giffords and Brady United throwing things. According to a study comparing the first six months of 2026 to the first six months of 2025 by the Major Cities Chiefs’ Association, Chicago had 211 murders in the first six months of 2026, compared to 29 for Miami, Orlando and Tampa combined. (RELATED: Blue State’s Planned Purchase Permit System For Semi-Auto Guns Just Got Slapped With Legal Hurdle)That’s got Chicago on the wrong end of a 7-to-1 ratio when it come