![]() Some retailers are rethinking the “gun-free” stances and adding armed security. A Bearing Arms article provides more insight on these topics. And we might note the problem with “gun-free zones,” now being labeled as “sensitive areas” to be politically correct. We see this too often, and recently with the House passage of the so-called assault weapons bill.Īnother truth to add might be that good guys with guns can make a difference, despite what the liberals say. My friend and I share like values about politicians who lean in directions most favorable to them and the partisan line. As I have written before for Gun Talk, gun control for me is using two hands. The real reason for "gun control" isn't to save the lives of the "peasants" and "deplorables," but to control them better.Ħ. For non-black teens, car accidents are still the most common cause of death, CDC said. The Truth About Guns backs this up and reported that Centers for Disease Control (CDC) statistics show “It’s no secret that gang violence harms African American teens much more so than teenagers of other races.”īlack teens (ages 13-17) are far and away more likely to die due to gun-related injuries - more than twice as much - compared to children of any other race or ethnicity. Until those communities acknowledge this problem, they can't begin to fix it. Some black leaders and influencers are beginning to admit this. Most of the other firearms deaths are in the inner cities and their black community. This isn't a gun problem, it's a mental health problem! Which brings this consideration: Approximately half of all gun deaths are suicides. In fact, most of these shooters likely were suicidal themselves. This may help stop many suicides and it could be useful in stopping shooter wannabees before they do something. The idea was that if someone heard a friend or relative say they were thinking this, BELIEVE THEM and notify the police or mental health people! ![]() In mental health circles we realized that most people with suicide intents gave notice beforehand that they were thinking of self-harm. Most of the mass-shooters who use such weapons gave ample warning that they were going to do something, but none of the authorities believed them and stepped in to prevent the carnage. According to the FBI/Department of Justice, a person has a better chance of being strangled or kicked to death than being shot with any type of rifle. Taking firearms from the law-abiding members of society will not affect the criminal except to give him prey that is easier to victimize.Ģ. He and I hunted together and we share similar truths about firearms and what is going on in America with “gun control.” Despite proclamations about gun control from politicians and the lamestream news media, Gun Talk readers are well aware of some truths about guns.Ī longtime friend in Wyoming is a retired mental-health counselor. ![]()
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