MORE FEEL GOOD PROPOSALS, BUT NO SOLUTIONS

 

After every gun related killing, we hear the same tired proposals from Politicians, who are either ignorant of existing laws, or they are just that politically motivated, that they propose the following to fulfill a deeper agenda.

 

1. Instant background checks - Which have been the Federal Law since 1993, all firearms sold by Licensed dealers must be checked by the FBI. This check covers criminal background, legally found to be mentally incompetent, domestic abuse orders and more.
2. Regulate Internet Sales - While guns are sold over the internet, they must be shipped to a licensed dealer in the state where the buyer resides, background check is done by federal law.
3. Eliminate sales to the mentally unstable - Who is going to define This? A lot of people feel that many politicians will fit into this category.  The Obama administration is trying to deny gun rights to any veteran who goes for counseling for PTSD . Also to anyone who has handed over their affairs with a power of Attorney.
4. Last but not least is the refrain, We must do something!

While I believe we have increased security at public elementary and high schools, it seems there is very little real security at universities.

 

From what I see just about anyone can walk onto most campuses. There should only exist credited  access to the property and metal detectors should become apart of the discussion moving forward.

 

While more security will help, the best defense is training and drills as to what to do if confronted with acts of violence or terrorism at schools, public events, just about anywhere we go.

 

Some solutions could be teaching young adults to understand the following

 

1. Be aware of what's going on wherever you are.  Keep your eyes open to anything out of the ordinary. always know the location of the nearest exit.
2. Never assume someone is going to protect you.
3. We can have training in gym or special classes as to what a group can do to defend themselves against a violent individual.
4. Assess the threat, have some knowledge of weapons, which can give you opportunities to resist, do not just settle to be a victim.  Large books, backpacks, desks etc. can be used to minimize the effects of small caliber handguns.
5. Play act and drill in taking down an assailant and shielding yourself as much as possible.
6. Under assault and stress, most assailants will become inaccurate and may even flee.

While I know some will say we should not have to take such measures, but in reality, in most instances the police will only be able to assess the damage and file reports of the aftermath.

 

Laws are only able to control the law-abiding and punish the lawbreakers after the fact.

 

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