On Jan 10, 3:29*pm, Michael B wrote:
A well armed society is a very polite one.
Things could have been different if the shooter
had been taken out earlier than it took for two
people to tackle him down.
And who would not have the guns with the
regulations you propose? Same as before.

The guy used a semi-automatic. Pull the trigger,
it shoots.

Next time you go to a McDonalds, hope that if
someone starts shooting, a customer will be
armed and know what to do. Because I'll bet
you are neither.


Indeed...

One of Representative Gifford's interns, a young fellow (unarmed), he
looked for personal safety when the shooting started

An interview with a different young fellow (with a concealed carry)
headed towards the shooting but never drew his weapon.
By the time he got close, bystanders (unarmed) had tackled the
shooter.

The shooter was a loose nut, acting strangely of a VERY long time. He
was kicked out of community college.
Campus admin & police met with him and his parents....... no re-admit
until he got clearance from a mental health professionals.

Sounds very similar to the incident at VPI.

Why are there seldom (never?) these types of shootings at a gun show,
pawn shop or police station?
Because the shooters might be crazy but they're not stupid.

cheers
Bob