Gun control FACTS

It is amazing these days to listen to those kind hearted liberals who want to "save the children". All they ask is that we terrible war mongers hand over our guns. Somehow, that is supposed to translate to a safer world because only the criminals will have guns. Only problem is, last time I checked, it was the mentally ill or hardened criminals that are killing people. Actually, the whole gun thing is optional for them. Turns out they can use things like knives, baseball bats, poison, or even AIDS to accomplish their goals.

 Gun control has never worked. In fact, the thing that has worked is the exact opposite, expanded concealed carry laws along with severe penalties for the criminal.  Let's look at it from the other end, put yourself in the mind of a monster who is thinking about shooting up a school. He starts in Austin TX where there were only 35 homicides last year. "If I do this here, the guy across the street who might be carrying will just stop me before I can get inside," He thinks, "and, if I succeed, I will be executed by the state...... I think it is time for a road trip to Chicago! Or, another state that does not allow citizens to carry or have capital laws." Gun control does NOT WORK! It puts targets on our kids. Monsters are cowards who will always look for the least protected, helpless victims they can find. 

The difference is that in Austin, if the person with a Concealed Carry license, like myself, is walking past a school while someone is pulling rifles out of a trunk, they will take position, order the person to explain what they are doing, and retain the person until authorities can arrive. You see, in states like Utah or Texas, citizens can also perform arrests. Did you notice the extra perk of this story? The gunman also lived.

Another point often lost among those arguing this issue, (mostly without any knowledge of what they are debating, Example - AR rifles are NOT automatic military issued rifles.) is that those who go through certified Concealed Carry training are explained the solemn duty they are undertaking. They are choosing to possibly lay down their lives for someone and also that taking a life WILL hurt them forever. They are told to consider these things before applying. These are not extremists but citizens who have chosen to protect your life at the possible expense of all they are. They are not people with "compensation for something" issues, but federally screened and checked, responsible individuals willing to make sacrifices to protect.

In the end, no intelligent argument has ever been made for gun control. Such measures have only ever caused increased crime and murder rates. Just look at any state with harsh gun laws and you will find the states where the mass murders have been committed. Those with Carry laws are those where kids play free and safe because the predator has to get past several armed neighbors before they can find prey.... Low crime and violent acts.

The answer will never be strict gun laws. The answer is clear, severe punishment for criminals and misuse of firearms, Concealed Carry for responsible citizens who take a certified course, and Mental health access.