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In reply to the discussion: The problem is that too many gun owners are more afraid of ****CRIMINALS**** and/or [View all]Snobblevitch
(1,958 posts)There are rural areas in which the response time for LEO to show up can be an hour. There are urban areas that can be fangerous. I think self awareness is likely more important than being armed.
The majority of gun deaths, other than suicides, is from criminal activity. What happened in Oregon is rare, and I don't know how to stop it. Even our Democratic Governor of Minnesota is skeptical about what laws can stop mass shootings. A deranged person will likely always be able to get a gun.
http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_28912796/gov-dayton-skeptical-new-gun-laws-will-stop
The recent shooter's guns were purchased legally. The only thing that could stopped him is if his mother tried to get him some help, but I don't know if she saw any reason to do so.