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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon
12 dead and numerous wounded in 10 incidents, as a method of self defence guns suck.
None of these were 'prevented' by guns, they all took place, it was only the relative ineptitude or skills of all concerned that determined how many died.
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I fully agree. All of these events had started to take place before someone took action. However, the presence of an individual who are carry a concealed firearm DID reduce the impact of all these events.
Does something need to be done in the US regarding guns? Definitely, and a lot of people will agree with this, even if they are gun owners.
Does it need to be done in a way that takes into account the 2nd Amendment? Of course. Also the fact that sport shooting is a multi-billion dollar industry in the US and one of the most popular sports should be considered.
Does it need to be done in a fashion that actually makes an impact? Of course. Gun crime is rampant in areas with some of the strictest gun control measures. What isn't working and how do we fix it? The laws that are enacted need to make sense and be straightforward, avoid creating paper criminals due to convoluted language.
Sorry if I come off as a prick on some of this, it's not my intention in the least. This is a subject that should have a dialogue involved, but needs to be supported by facts on both sides of the argument. I'm more than willing to discuss this topic in a reasonable way with anyone who wishes to.