Illinois changing a little will help. Everyone always points to Chicago as a reason why gun laws dont work, but literally a mile outside of city limits the laws are totally different. Thats a problem.

 

Something like 60% of guns used in violent crimes in Chicago come from out-of-state.

It needs to have Federal backing. That is the only way to make change. Illinois can change it some, it will help but the federal government needs to do something similar to Illinois at a minimum. I'm the first person to say their should be fewer federal regulations and the states should have more autonomy. But something like this is just reasonable for safety. Automatic weapons and high capacity magazines, while fun to play with, are just too tempting for the wrong people to cause massive damage. For whatever reason more and more people are thinking this type of action is a good idea so unfortunately these changes need to be made.

 

We will never be able to stop all incidences. If someone really wants to do this they will find a way such as bombings instead of automatic weapons. However, it should be made as difficult as possible.

 

I think related is some really great reporting the Tribune has been doing on the gun that was used recently to kill Commander Bauer.

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/b...0228-story.html

 

Legally bought in a gun store in wisconsin, then sold to a friend in a gun club. That friend then sold it through a website that doesn't demand identification of the buyer.

 

The whole story is very well done, I highly recommend if you have access.

Something like 60% of guns used in violent crimes in Chicago come from out-of-state.

You need to build a wall, and make Indiana pay for it.

 

I think related is some really great reporting the Tribune has been doing on the gun that was used recently to kill Commander Bauer.

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/b...0228-story.html

 

Legally bought in a gun store in wisconsin, then sold to a friend in a gun club. That friend then sold it through a website that doesn't demand identification of the buyer.

 

The whole story is very well done, I highly recommend if you have access.

 

Right-click link

 

open in Incognito mode.

 

Reports of an active shooter at youtube headquarters.

Thoughts and prayers should take care of it.

Nailed it.

I see the right wing trolls are saying its a muslim woman.

YouTube shooter has Arabic heritage.

 

She was upset that YouTube demonetized her animal rights videos.

 

Can't wait for the right wing thoughts on this...

 

 

YouTube shooter has Arabic heritage.

 

She was upset that YouTube demonetized her animal rights videos.

 

Can't wait for the right wing thoughts on this...

They already started yesterday.

Good thing she only had a handgun. Thats why the victim count is low and most likely zero fatalities.

Every time I hear about arming teachers I picture a third grade teacher with a holster hugging a kid.

 

To be useful a gun needs to be ready to shoot and available quickly. Do we put gun safes in schools? Holsters for teachers? Easy access for the teacher is also easy access for kids.

Another thought, does the teacher leave the students to confront the shooter, or shelter in place and defend?

Another thought, does the teacher leave the students to confront the shooter, or shelter in place and defend?

 

The talk of arming teachers has sort of died down, but there are a lot of questions that would need to be answered.

 

Here are a few.

Police searching for 29 year old Travis Reinking of Morton, IL

Other reports say he is naked. I'd include that in the be on the lookout notice. 

11 hours ago, Kyyle23 said:

Police searching for 29 year old Travis Reinking of Morton, IL

His father should be charged with murder. For once they took away guns from a crazy dude, but his Dad just hands them back to him. It's on the dad just as much.

I haven't read about this tragedy yet. Signs I'm becoming numb to this stuff. This is not the type of America I thoroughly love.

3 hours ago, LittleHurt05 said:

His father should be charged with murder. For once they took away guns from a crazy dude, but his Dad just hands them back to him. It's on the dad just as much.

Agreed.

 

Edited April 24, 20187 yr by StrangeSox

Yes, we continue to be 100x more consumed by Middle Eastern and African/Islamic terrorists...

On 4/22/2018 at 8:13 PM, LittleHurt05 said:

His father should be charged with murder. For once they took away guns from a crazy dude, but his Dad just hands them back to him. It's on the dad just as much.

I wonder why they were returned to anyone? The man (not a kid) was an adult and should just have had his property seized. Why even give it to the dad?

And still not comment, middle of the night tweet, etc from the President. 

I have just joined this thread, so sorry if this has been mentioned.  Number of lives taken (non-suicide) v number of lives saved ?  It's quite outstanding how much more protection there is with gun ownership than without.

18 minutes ago, brett05 said:

I have just joined this thread, so sorry if this has been mentioned.  Number of lives taken (non-suicide) v number of lives saved ?  It's quite outstanding how much more protection there is with gun ownership than without.

How exactly would you quantify number of lives saved? 

20 minutes ago, brett05 said:

I have just joined this thread, so sorry if this has been mentioned.  Number of lives taken (non-suicide) v number of lives saved ?  It's quite outstanding how much more protection there is with gun ownership than without.

Is there a link to these figures you forgot to post?