(1) Thread 2: FedEx Indy mass shooting April 15, 2021
I use threading to keep track of my tweets on a subject. My threads about this incident include breaking news about what happened, and my thoughts on wider policy issues.
Thread 1:
I use threading to keep track of my tweets on a subject. My threads about this incident include breaking news about what happened, and my thoughts on wider policy issues.
Thread 1:
https://twitter.com/FreedomFriesInc/status/1382972446882418694
(2) Of course, gun laws ARE relevant when discussing a mass shooting incident. It's just that most of what is said is factually inaccurate and/or irrelevant concerning why the shooting occurred, and how best to reduce the risk of future harm.
(3) Examples of typical factual inaccuracies:
Automatic or "machine" guns are illegal outside the military. If you think you heard one, it was probably a SEMI-automatic gun.
"Assault rifles" don't exist. Use other terms for them.
Automatic or "machine" guns are illegal outside the military. If you think you heard one, it was probably a SEMI-automatic gun.
"Assault rifles" don't exist. Use other terms for them.
(4) The AR-15 is just one brand of semi-automatic rifle.
It stands for ArmaLite Rifle because that's the company that has made them, since 1954.
It doesn't stand for "assault rifle."
armalite.com/Armalite/About…
It stands for ArmaLite Rifle because that's the company that has made them, since 1954.
It doesn't stand for "assault rifle."
armalite.com/Armalite/About…
(5) If you don't yet know what type of gun was used, call it a rifle/ long gun or handgun.
Yes, a semi-automatic can be appropriate for deterrence, self defense, home defense, hunting, competitive use, or collecting.
You need at least the same firepower as your attacker.
Yes, a semi-automatic can be appropriate for deterrence, self defense, home defense, hunting, competitive use, or collecting.
You need at least the same firepower as your attacker.
(6) Often you will need a mag (magazine, or clip) with more capacity than say 7 rounds. The more the better, to give yourself the best chance of survival if attacked.
Reducing the lawful capacity of firearms doesn't save lives. Remember, criminals don't care about the law.
Reducing the lawful capacity of firearms doesn't save lives. Remember, criminals don't care about the law.
(7) No, police cannot get there in time to save your life, so it's advisable to plan your security arrangements with that in mind.
The good guy or gal with a gun saving the lives of other innocent people is not a myth.
A really good example is Sutherland Springs, 11/5/17.
The good guy or gal with a gun saving the lives of other innocent people is not a myth.
A really good example is Sutherland Springs, 11/5/17.
(8) Because I made the effort to educate myself about firearms and crime prevention, when I see a photo of a firearm, it doesn't make me feel scared. It makes me feel safer, knowing that in the US you can legally buy and use effective protective equipment. 
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