ArdmoreRyno

He's a MASSIVE dumbass. "And I sat with a trauma doctor, and I asked him — I said, “What’s the difference? Why are so many people…” — and not that many more people were being shot. This is now 20 years ago, or 25 years. I said, “Why are they dying?” And they showed me x-rays. He said, “A .22-caliber bullet will lodge in the lung, and we can probably get it out, may be able to get it, and save the life. A 9mm bullet blows the lung out of the body.” So the idea of these high-caliber weapons is of — there’s simply no rational basis for it in terms of thinking about self-protection, hunting." It's only the most popular self defense caliber in the United States. No biggie Joe.

They need to do so much more. I'm a mental health counselor and former Army. There are NO MOS's (Military Occupation Specialty) for a LPC (masters degree, licensed professional counselor). I would re-enlist if there was. There are jobs like Social Workers (masters degree) but not for counselors. You have to be a phycologist. My youngest daughter (now a soph at Ole Miss) established a non-profit "lemonade stand" when she was 8 and started raising money for Mission 22 and Paws for Purple Hearts. Mission 22 is a GREAT org. trying to help stop veteran suicide if anyone wants to donate to help. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/05/30/remarks-by-president-biden-after-marine-one-arrival-10/

Biden now is wanting to go after the 9mm..... only the most popular self defense round in the country. But no, they don't want to go after our guns.

You can conceal carry in many churches already. That's a choice. You can't protect everything. It's like trying to stop car accidents.

That it's not reality. We'd all love world peace and for people to hold hands but unfortunately people can be evil. Free will is part of being human and some will do it to hurt others.

Well, when the Vulcans make first contact with us and it's year 2360 and Captain Picard is commanding the NCC-1701-D, we can have world peace.

Just to post actual hard points with surveillance the school I work at (these are today, school has been out for 2 weeks now). You aren't getting into the school without eyes on you. Only one door opens and it's an "buzz in" door that locks automatically. There are 7 cameras alone pointing towards the entrance in various angles. We also have gunshot sound devices that will alert LEO is they think a shot is fired in the area.

Cool story. Have a great day. (and my ideas about 'shootings', esp. school shootings are all valid and practical)

I'm talking about the PM of Canada. Not the United States. LOL

I'm very aware. It's a blanket statement in regards to someone wanting to control the population(s) rights. But let's talk.... East Germany, the communist party outlawed firearm ownership completely. USSR allowed only smoothbore shotguns for hunting. Everything else had to be turned in or get thrown in prison. In China today? Only a select few can own a firearm and only for hunting.

We have gun control in America. We have 20,000+ laws in the books regarding firearms. Also, a machine gun is an assault weapon. Not a semi-automatic rifle or handgun. That's a media and DC made up term. Misapplied. I've talked about ideas. All I've heard from the left or anti-gun people is "ban assault weapons". Not a surprise though. BTW: The school I'm at is far from "military fortifications".

Okay, goodbye (since I know how to ignore someone!) And yea, you're IQ level is likely below the US average. Based on your moronic rants and assumptions, lack of sarcasm and reality... I'd guess 85 give or take 5 points. You might go apply for SSDI if you haven't already.

Let me point-by-point list what I think is a good compromise to the gun debate involving schools (and 18 year old's buying firearms). This is unlike what you'll get from the unrealistic anti-gun idiots on here who just want to ban a firearm type: Harden every school, every level (K-12). That would include, cameras covering entry and exit points. Automatic lock doors, requiring being "buzzed in" after the front office/admin recognizing that person requesting entry. ONE entry point, ONE exit point. Of course, there are many schools that do require two. At the school I'm at, we have a front door into the lobby and a backdoor into the lobby, that goes to the cafeteria. The back exit door also is covered by cameras and you have to be buzzed in. In addition, we have cameras all over our school... both outside and inside. Camera's covering the parking lot, and one on every corner of the building(s). Each room needs to be locked. When people yell "We can't afford that!". I'm at an Oklahoma HS. The budget for education here is as low as any state. It CAN be done. Arm teachers, staff and administrators. Let me clarify so people don't get the idea we FORCE any teacher to do this: This is voluntary only. With this, it's either conceal carry or in an attached "quick access" safe (biometric safe, which is not expensive) that is attached to the desk. No reason any student, parent, etc. would know who these people who have the CCW. This would require training and semi-annual training assisted by local LEO. Post signs, like many have in some states, that "This school may have armed teachers and staff" right out front. Keep the current laws for age requirements, but add additional, in-depth backgrounds, in regards to semi-automatic rifles for under 21-year old's. We already have an age requirement of 21 for handguns. There is no need to change that. If someone under the age of 21 wants to buy a M1 Garand, Ruger 10/22, AR-15, etc., they have to complete a longer background check. That would include juvenile delinquency backgrounds, school history backgrounds (this takes MINUTES to do at a school, in regards to discipline... teachers and staff usually know if a kid has made threats before). Social media search. Mental health search (most states have a database on mental health involvement for youth). Require gun-owners to have their firearms in a safe when they are not at home or not in their vehicle. This includes gun shops and pawn shops. HUGE pain, but probably needs to be done. Have them all placed in a "magazine" which is what you have to do for explosives. This is the try and prevent the problem of stolen firearms. We have had too many guns stolen out of homes, cares and gun/pawn shops. There is really no reason to not have your firearm locked up when you're not close to it. Failure to do so would be harsh. Require immediate reporting of any stolen or lost firearm to LEO. Why this isn't already a law in every state and why someone who has their firearm stolen as soon as they know, it's mindboggling. If someone broken into my home and stole anything, let alone a firearm... I'm calling LEO as soon as I can. Failure to do so would be harsh. I've said this MANY times. We have 400,000,000+ firearms in the country. The cats out of the bag, no matter if you are pro or anti-gun. You will never take those out of the public's hand unless they are caught doing something illegal with it. We have a 2A. Only country (as far as I know) who has this establish and stamped into our rights in the United States. That's not going away. I'm afraid YOU are dude. Embarrassing really. I'm for arming teachers, staff, etc. at the schools. I didn't say you FORCE any teacher to do so. You have conscientious objectors in the US military. You can have the same in school. Dude, are you this slow? IQ under 80? Seriously? You don't get sarcasm (my M134 comment) and you read something and add 50 additional things into that one statement.

Another statement by our resident moron, that I never said. Let me say this, (even though you'll ignore me and pretend I still think we should send $500,000 mini guns to each teacher, since apparently your humor is on par with Sheldon Cooper): I'm for arming a volunteer staff of people at schools... teachers, administrators, front office workers, etc. Training goes along with that volunteering.

LOL, just a little blurb about capping the number of handguns in Canada. No biggie. Here's the thing... once you open that door to "banning" a weapon type, the door is now propped open. It wouldn't take much for some nut (like a Beto-type) to ban handguns for some reason like "most used in gun deaths in America, so we are stopping all sales".

Dude is a commie. Maybe some of the people here should move there.

I wasn't meaning I think you're a fool. Just explaining, mass shootings happen with all types of firearms. Handguns, being the WIDELY most popular. In fact, only around 400-450 deaths are from rifles (AR included) in all gun deaths... not just 'mass shootings'. They stuck out because the media and left will shove it in your face. Did you hear ANYTHING about the shooting that hit 9 people in Chicago on May 22nd? No. Why? A Glock was used (handgun). Not an AR platform rifle. We need to put a law in place that people must secure their firearms when they are not at home or vehicle, in a safe. MAKE gun owners HAVE to report one lost or stolen (why this doesn't happen every time is mind blowing to me). I'd not have an issue with 18-to-21 year old's having to complete a further background check than the Form 4473 we all do. Maybe apply them to AR platforms, AK platforms, etc. Actual wait time. I've shot the AR platform all my life (I say platform because you can have one in everything from a 9mm to .22LR to 12 gauge. I have a few in 5.56 and two in 300 AAC Blackout). I've completed around the country with the AR (Sport shooting). I also hunt with my 300 Blackout AR... it's a PEFECT hog and deer gun. In fact, it's a must for hog.

Strange... my AR's have never jumped out of my safe to hurt anyone. You're a fool if you think "it's the guns". VA Tech (32 dead): 9mm & .22LR pistols

Karma is gonna love me? I guess losing people in combat isn’t enough for you. While you were eating Cheetos and jerking off to your moms Sears magazine.

Keep trying troll 👍🏻😂😂😂

If you think I was serious about issuing each a mini-gun you need to lay off the alcohol and drugs.

I’m now convinced, you’re a troll. Just an idiot trying to push buttons. lol No one can be as dumb as you.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1076026 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oklahoma-man-uses-ar-15-kill-three-teen-home-intruders-n739541 https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2019/07/11/intruders-1-in-jason-mask-killed-in-marion-county-home-invasion/ https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/self-defense-ar15/372251 You’re such a F’ing idiot dude. Click this and STFU (a few days ago): https://www.cbs17.com/news/national-news/good-gal-with-a-gun-woman-with-pistol-saves-lives-by-killing-gunman-at-graduation-party-police-say/

I never said that. You said that you idiot. And love how you ignore (again) facts how a good guy with a gun works. It’s not perfect, but it works. Sorry dude, facts.

Do you need me to provide links to articles where it’s been used to save lives? Hey, let’s ban the one firearm that accounts for 0.01% of gun deaths. Brilliant idea 👍🏻🤦🏻‍♂️