You also need to combat the "good guy with a gun" bullshit as the good guy is always too late and most people are a crappy shot any way. — Benkei
The first line of defense HAS to be the administrators of the school because that is who, we the parents, are entrusting with our children's safety. — ArguingWAristotleTiff
So stopping the sale of guns can save lives. Of course, that's constitutionally not entirely feasible but... — Benkei
You could outlaw carrying or keeping certain guns that are particularly effective in gun massacres (assault rifles, bump stocks). — Benkei
meanwhile confiscate when seen or found. Reward people for turning them in. Jail time after 5 years. — Benkei
gun laws reduce gun homicides — Benkei
the "good guy with a gun" bullshit — Benkei
That could run foul of the Fourth Amendment, though. There needs to be probable cause, not just "red flags". — Michael
THIS HAPPENS EVERY WEEK — David Solman
you're solutions aren't tackling the source of the problem, only symptoms. — Benkei
I'll pray for all the US children that will die for years to come because grown ups don't have the balls to do what's necessary. — Benkei
But this is peripheral, and ignores the fundamental issue: should private civilians have access to guns, and if so, what restrictions/regulations should be implemented? The idea that the 2nd Amendment's intent is to allow individual citizens the access to guns for reasons of self-defense, hunting, or other private uses outside the scope of regulated militias is dubious. But even if we are to accept that, a 19 year old was nevertheless legally able to purchase an AR-15, an incredibly destructive weapon, but is unable to purchase a beer. A few months ago, Senator David Simmons of Florida sponsored a bill, SB-1288, which would increase the minimum legal age of purchasing cigarettes and tobacco chew, etc. from 18 to 21. Sen. Simmons stated, "“Raising the age limit for smoking to 21 years is essential if we are serious about saving lives." And yet, Sen. Simmons has an A+ rating from the NRA. — Maw
See my earlier posts on gun control laws. This might *gasp* require you to vote for a Democrat who's pro gun control if there's no Republican option for it. — Benkei
Sorry, I thought you had an actual suggestion. — ArguingWAristotleTiff
Sorry, I thought you had an actual suggestion. — ArguingWAristotleTiff
It was a suggestion. — Michael
Meanwhile, children are dying. — Benkei
Children are dying from all kinds of threats Benkei and there are some threats that are 'hills I am willing to die on' to protect my children and others children from. A human out to injure others with a firearm is not the most prevalent threat to the greater population of children than those I am willing to take on. — ArguingWAristotleTiff
What threats? — Benkei
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