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Originally Posted by Number 10 GI
Who was going to overpower him in a classroom full of small children?
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At one point he exchanged gunfire with several of the local police officers. They felt outgunned so they fell back and waited. This was their mistake. My point is that IF there were only single shot or bolt action rifles available to mass murderers anywhere in the US, then they would be firing SLOWER and they could more EASILY be stopped a group of adults close by. There would be more time for potential victims to run or hide. And if magazines were limited to less than 5 rounds that would slow a mass murderer down.
........As the laws exist today, the would-be murderer can fire his semi-auto at about 1 round per second and for up to 30 rounds before a magazine change. Anything that can be done by a law change to slow him down, should be done. Also not allowing civilians to get body armor would help. Canada is contemplating changes right now.
.........If the current rate of mass murders continues, the US people might get so angry that they over-react on gun safety. I would rather end up like Australia than Japan as far as gun safety goes.
..........Open carry is a great example of over-reacting in the wrong direction. There is a great chance of that backfiring.