21 sats \ 5 replies \ @jgbtc 20 Feb \ parent \ on: Finland to open 300 shooting ranges to boost interest in national defence news
The only problem in the US is not enough people learn to shoot and carry at all times. We have the right to bear arms but few choose to exercise that right. If there was a high chance of armed bystanders, and they didn't prosecute self defense, there would be no mass shootings. Instead there are many barriers and restrictions to legal gun possession and gun free zones where psychos can do whatever they want unabated. Sounds like Finland is being much smarter about it by encouraging responsible gun ownership and training.
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10 sats \ 0 replies \ @kristapsk OP 20 Feb
Don't know how it's in USA, but in Europe you don't need to own personal gun or have gun permit to go practice in a shooting range. It's business, you pay for renting gun and each bullet shot.
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0 sats \ 3 replies \ @Fabs 20 Feb
People with bad intentions can much more easily act on those in the USA than in Europe, and having some "armed bystanders" around ain't gonna stop that.
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21 sats \ 2 replies \ @jgbtc 20 Feb
There are never any mass shootings at gun shows or gun stores in the US where many law abiding gun owners open carry, despite there being very easy access to guns at these events. Sadly, most mass shootings take place is gun-free zones like schools where there are many defenseless victims to be found.
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Fabs 20 Feb
The mere fact that they're a regular happening over there says enough.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @jgbtc 20 Feb
They are very uncommon (as in zero) where I live in the US. There are also a lot of gun owners in my community. It's hard to measure the effect of such a deterrent.
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