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Originally Posted by jimjamuser
Thanks for starting a thread that is serious (as opposed to the many threads about dog do-so on somebodies yard, which is to me just fertilizer for me) - it is a serious topic and deserves attention because MANY people are interested and they have a viewpoint and it would be educational to have those shared. Mass murder events are increasing in the US much more than in many other countries. In many other countries it would NOT be worth even a thread to discuss it because such crimes are practically non-existent. Children do NOT have to worry about being shot at school in most countries. I just had a thought about imagining hypothetical Beatle's song, "Imagine there are NO mass murder events - I wonder if you can - no children afraid to go to school or church - I know I'm NOT the only one!"
I have one minor question to ask......I thought that the definition of mass murder events was 5 or more. I have heard it that way on TV.......but, I dont't know for sure......3 or more may be correct.
I would also state that the reason 77% of all mass murder events involve pistols is SIMPLY that they are easier to conceal than a much longer AR-15 style rifle. Those that use an AR-15 style are likely to have put more PLANNING in the shooting and their POSSIBLE escape - as did the man escaping for a time dressed as a woman.
........A typical mass killing involving pistols is likely to be more UNPLANNED. Imagine a car full of gang bangers driving around high and drunk and they happen to see, on the street, a rival gang member out with his lady friend, brothers, and other friends. It becomes an impromptu execution! If 3 or 5 or more people end up dead, it becomes a statistic of a mass murder event with PISTOLS. I am sure that these hypothetical gang bangers would have PREFERED to use an AR-15 style rifle (maybe one with a bump-stop) to have greater efficiency from greater range. But, they used pistols because it was a target of opportunity.
........Also, killings of whole families in fits of RAGE would more likely involve PISTOLS.
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Jim, welcome! This Buds for you! (Figuratively speaking)
The FBI definition is 3 people killed. EveryTown (Gun Control group) says 5. If I'm not mistaken the FBI used to have it as 5 before but changed it.
In my view a mass shooting is someone who is out for notoriety and plans to go someplace and shoot as many innocent people as they can before they die. That is a purely evil plot. We can't ignore that the vast majority of these are done by young men. I know I've said in jest that we should just allow women to own guns and the problem would be solved. That is likely a true statement, but unconstitutional, nonetheless.
I do hope you took the time to read the entire thread as there have been some excellent posts made and everyone is being civil to one another, for the most part.
I realize you're going to pointing to other countries and I do want to keep everything in context for a meaningful dialogue so kindly cite your sources of information.