Want to stop mass killers? Stop making gun-free zones. Like schools.
“The other statistic that emerged from a study of active killers is that they almost exclusively seek out “gun free” zones for their attacks.
In most states, concealed handguns are prohibited at schools and on college campuses even for those with permits.
Many malls and workplaces also place signs at their entrances prohibiting firearms on the premises.
Now tacticians believe the signs themselves may be an invitation to the active killers.
The psychological profile of a mass murderer indicates he is looking to inflict the most casualties as quickly as possible.
Also, the data show most active killers have no intention of surviving the event.
They may select schools and shopping malls because of the large number of defenseless victims and the virtual guarantee no on the scene one is armed.
As soon as they’re confronted by any armed resistance, the shooters typically turn the gun on themselves.” [emphasis added]
Just had another one in Southcenter Mall in Tukwila Washington- also posted as a gun-free zone. Killed one and wounded at least one more. This may not be a great loss as it is reported that it was “after an argument” which usually seems to be coded speech for intra- or gang-on-gang violence.
Comment by thebastidge — 23 November, 2008 @ 1:52