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In reply to the discussion: IT'S. THE. GUNS. [View all]HockeyMom
(14,337 posts)Clearly, the one good guy with a gun (LEO) outside the front door was not enough against the bad guy with an Ak-15. It took the SWAT TEAM and "sustained" fire to take this madman down. I am sure these officers had a lot of training, protective gear, and arms, far more than any ordinary citizen would have. Did anyone see the picture of the helmet with the bullet hole in it that saved one ARMED officer's life? Maybe all armed bar patrons need to wear helmets too? Walk around with your OWN Ak-15, Citizens!
It should be very interesting to see Florida Legislators reaction to this. They have been trying for years to pass legislation allowing open carry. Would that have stopped Mateen if an armed LEO at the door didn't? I am sure many will call for an end to Gun Free Zones, again. The solution is always MORE guns. Florida legislator tried to pass a bill allowing Teachers to carry in schools after Sandy Hook. Did it pass? No, because Teachers, and PARENTS, were outraged over that.
So tell me what the likes of Omar Mateen, Adam Lanza, Dylan Roof had in common aside from angry, young, white males? A Weapon of Mass Destruction, which should be BANNED.