I remember hearing about a few different mass shootings, when more than one person in the crowd was carrying a gun, but NONE of them shot back. For that reason - I am of the opinion that all these folks claiming to demand the right to protect themselves from a shooter - are posturing. They WANT to believe that they'd shoot the assailant. But chances are, they won't. And if they do shoot, and miss, guess who ends up shooting them instead?
Then there's the possibility that someone turns the corner JUST as a defender is firing against the original shooter. And that corner-turner person sees the defender doing the shooting, and shoots THEM thinking they're saving the day.
You couldn't pay me to possess a firearm. If I thought otherwise, I would've gone into law enforcement instead of retail.
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