Gunman opens fire in Alabama hospital
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- Zenith113
That's progress. Tests have been done, weaknesses have been found, improvements will be made. Anyone can buy a 3D printer and anyone will be able to have access to data that will allow them to fabricate major weapon components.
I don't see how that really relates to this thread though...
I don't see how that really relates to this thread though...
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- BasedAckbar
Why would one want a gun in Japan when you can have a kickass Samurai sword?
That said, I wonder if the dead guy in 'Bama got inspired to do this after learning about that school shooting a few days ago.
That said, I wonder if the dead guy in 'Bama got inspired to do this after learning about that school shooting a few days ago.
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- Exorcet
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I don't think letting kids have access to guns is a bad thing. Let them learn how to use them, and learn to respect them.
The firing range I used to go to had kids under 10 shooting. Never had any kind of accident. I'd wager most of them respect guns more than people who've never fired. Can't rule out that some fraction might try gloating about their experience and doing something stupid though.
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Surely then the same could be said for alcohol? All I knew is I wanted to buy some beer and couldn't because there was a school nearby
I did forget the second half of that story though: We eventually found beer at the local gas station. Naturally, it makes more sense buying alcohol there than it does with your groceries at the supermarket.
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- a6m5zero
Yes, I think respecting your firearm's huge, and never get too comfortable around them.
I've also seen that idiot injure himself on the Doomsday Preppers, but that show also have plenty of other idiots to feature. "I've invested $20,000 in supplies, but I don't own a gun", "I've built my secret whatever here, they'll never know", then they broadcast who the person is, where they keep their stash, and where their hidden bunker's located!
I've also seen that idiot injure himself on the Doomsday Preppers, but that show also have plenty of other idiots to feature. "I've invested $20,000 in supplies, but I don't own a gun", "I've built my secret whatever here, they'll never know", then they broadcast who the person is, where they keep their stash, and where their hidden bunker's located!
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Surely then the same could be said for alcohol? All I knew is I wanted to buy some beer and couldn't because there was a school nearby
I did forget the second half of that story though: We eventually found beer at the local gas station. Naturally, it makes more sense buying alcohol there than it does with your groceries at the supermarket.
I agree on the alcohol bit too, but honestly out of the two, I'd be less worried about a gun shop near a school unless the only security there was a cheap glass case. I've never seen guns at Walmart, but I assume they're secure?
II-zOoLoGy-II
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http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/ucr
http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/homicide/weapons.cfm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/jan/10/gun-crime-us-state
Increase in media coverage != increase in gun violence
http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/content/homicide/weapons.cfm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/jan/10/gun-crime-us-state
Increase in media coverage != increase in gun violence
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- Nicest part of hell
America isn't the only country where owning guns is easy, but its pretty much the only country with a weekly shooting spree.
To solve a problem you first need to know what causes the problem, trying to cure the symptoms never works. What I'm trying to say is that having easy access to guns is NOT the problem.
Danoff
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Shooting an officer when confronted is not the same as going into a building with the intent to massacre people you have no history with. Let's not jump to conclusions. People shoot each other all the time, this is not the same kind of crime as the elementary school or the oregon mall.
You're hearing about these more because the media is reporting it more.
You're hearing about these more because the media is reporting it more.
SakuraHaruno
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Another shooting?! Our government is a JOKE! A FRICKEN JOKE!!!
What's next what's next what's next?
What's next what's next what's next?
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SakuraHaruno
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Another shooting?! Our government is a JOKE! A FRICKEN JOKE!!!
What are they supposed to do? There is no crystal ball, you can't predict when these things will happen.
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- Alabamamania
Exactly, not all. Usually more so in rural areas, although older stores in urban/suburban areas will sell 'em by the outdoor supplies. So if you can't deal with the waiting period, or there's a line, just grab a couple of tent stakes and a mallet, or just go ape with a golf club.
Then again, you need a certain mental toughness just to deal with a Wal-Mart, and not go insane...
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- a6m5zero
You are not from around here, sorry about that.
War on Drugs was a failed attempt by the United States to crack down on drug trades.
They banned drugs, but it was absolutely no use, because as long as there was a demand, supplies always found ways to the drug abusers.
The point I was making was that ban will not work until we can discourage the perpetrators.
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