I wasn't going to turn this into a gun control discussion just due to the fact that children were killed and it makes me feel selfish to add but I can't sit here without saying something. I am not trying to take away from what happened. I do not know the circumstances that lead to the killings, I do not know how this killer got his hands on these firewarms when they should be locked up by the owner, but here is how I feel.
I don't know why people keep screaming gun control after a shooting. Actually I do know why I just don't know why people forget a few weeks later. Most weapons used in these mass killings or any crimes against humanities are stolen or obtained illegally. Gun control does nothing to control illegal activity. A president was killed, a senator was shot in the head, and nothing was done about it. The cry for gun control gets loud then gets silenced by high gas prices or another media storm. I do believe something should be done but lets look deeper.
I believe we should be looking at our societies Medical and educational situation. Also our own tendency towards violence. Look back in history at how we have introduced our own children to violence. Violent cartoons of the 30's, Cowboy's / Indians place sets, GI Joe's, Whack a mole, Mortal Combat, Call of Duty and so on.....I once thought that it would not affect a persons behavior but after seeing how my younger family members and other children behave I can't help but wonder what it does to a 10 year olds moral compass. I don't think desensitizing a child to death, killing and looking into an enemy soldiers eyes as the life leaves his body is a positive thing.
I will admit, I don't have the answers but gun control is not the answer. What shall we do, confiscate every gun ever made? Stop industries from making more?
Laws can't get strickter... Lets look at the rules that I abide to.
If I am a felon or have a metal disorder, I cannot own a firearm.
I have to pass a test, FBI background check and carry a gun card.
My guns that were purchased are registered with the government
guns are to be locked up in an approved safe when at home.
guns in transit are to be locked up.
guns outside are not to be exposed and in a locked case.
I cannot travel within 1000 yards of a school while carrying.
Cannot have ammo chambered unless I am at a gun range.
I have several guns in my locked safe, carry one daily in a locked case and I have never had the thought of using it to kill anything not threatening my livelihood or family. Its is not a weapon CACHE, its a collection.
The question came up earlier...."why have a military type weapon?"
They are not a military weapons, these are civilian sporting guns and a gun is a gun no matter what configuration. Its funny, I have had a Remington hunting rifle for years and I bought and installed a black synthetic stock. I go the the range the next week and its automaticly looked at as an assult rifle.
Again, I agree this was a tragic event and it has effected us all. I have a 17 month old and I would do what ever I had to do to keep him safe but you just never know what is going to happen, all we can do is prevent and prepare.
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