I know a gun law that will prevent future mass shootings; one that requires every law-abiding citizen over the age of 21 to own, train with, and carry a gun for the express purpose of defending one’s self and the lives of others.
- worth repeating
Well... Not so sure I’d go that route first.
I’d start with gun safety training in Kindergarten and first grade, (how to clear and handle a firearm safely) and proceed to basic and advanced marksmanship through the rest of elementary school.
In High School the emphasis would be on “practical gunning” primarly with pistols in 11th and 12 grades. It helps if the person using the pistol or revolver knows how to get out quickly in a stressful situation without an accidental discharge. I run the kids through the “knife drill” (person with rubber knife or marker within 20ft - they start with practice gun in holster) repeatedly, too.
But could you imagine it? An entire generation of law-abiding men (and women) trained, armed, and mentally prepared to defend themselves and society? Crime would plunge to near zero! Social Justice Warriors would weep and gnash their teeth! The ‘International Community’ would lament! It would be a true joy to the ears of every decent man and woman.