Category Archives: Mass Shootings
OpenCarry.org Co-Founder John Pierce discusses renewed calls for gun control
In the wake of announcements by Democrat Senators Warner and Manchin that they are willing to pursue gun control measures, I spoke with Talking Points Memo about the political fallout of such efforts. In the interview, I noted that gun … Continue reading
PoliceOne weighs in on arming teachers
Doug Wyllie, Editor-in-Chief of PoliceOne, has an excellent article out today giving law-enforcement’s opinion of arming teachers. From the article come these wise words “In my opinion, the answer is more guns and more trained sheepdogs. But some people in our country will immediately … Continue reading
Larry Pratt calls for end to victim-disarmament zones
Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America, has a great article in Opposing Views today in which he takes on the logical fallacies inherent in ‘gun-free school zone’ laws. He points out the damning fact that almost every … Continue reading
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GOP Congressman has the right idea about securing our schools
“I wish to God she had an M-4 in her office locked up so when she heard gunfire she pulls it out and she didn’t have to lunge heroically with nothing in her hands but she takes him out, takes … Continue reading
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Clackamas Town Center shooter was confronted by armed citizen
One of the talking points that always comes up when there is a mass shooting is whether or not an armed citizen confronting the shooter would be effective in stopping the rampage. This question takes on added poignance when you … Continue reading
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Another mass shooting in a victim disarmament zone
The Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton Connecticut has been the scene of a shooting this morning. While details are still sketchy, officials are saying that there are multiple victims and at least one shooter may have taken his own … Continue reading
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