Mass Shootings

Whenever a mass shooting occurs, people ask if tighter gun-control measures could have prevented the slaughter. In my opinion, restricting gun sales to anyone found guilty of a violent crime would be the most effective. Enforcing background checks in gun sales could prevent any potential threat to our society. Another method would be strengthening sentences for illegal gun possession. The fear of punishment is something our criminal justice system implemented for a long time.

In America we have a large access to firearms. Depending on the state, you could purchase almost any type of firearm. For example, you can purchase shotguns, machine guns, or rifles. Firearms are so exaggerated in America that you could purchase one gun at your nearest

Walmart. The high number of firearms in the U.S is partially responsible for the high rate of mass shootings.
Furthermore, we also need to fund more money into mental health programs. Nearly every mass murders have similar features. They deal with depression, social isolation, or fascination with violence. Many of them may have grown up in dysfunctional families as well. They might have suffered from mental, physical, and sexual abuse.
When a mass shooting is about to occur, the shooter often tells someone what they plan to do.

The warning signs must be unavoidable. Mass shooters plan out the whole massacre. Many of the have a history of criminal background. Threat assessment has been around for a while now. I feel like when someone’s on the web purchasing firearms and ammunition its up to local authorities to make their first move.

Victims are targeted for a specific reason that only makes sense to the perpetrator. The victims are familiar to the shooters. Some just want to inflict harm as much as possible on random victims. The location, time, and targets are chosen for a reason. People have to be more aware of the environment incase of any possible danger. Taking notes of where the nearest exit is can be very helpful. Mass murders underscores the security vulnerabilities of open-air attractions. Mass shooters like to recapture dominance or honor through violence.

Schools have been a poplar location for mass shootings. The number of security has increased in the past century. Public and Private schools installed more cameras around the area. Students must go through metal detectors every day before going to class. Schools are conducting a high number of active shooter drills throughout the year. Mass shootings happen in private or public places,

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The excessive media attention creates the copy cat phenomenon. They make someone who felt invisible their whole lives into a celebrity.
Mass shooters lack empathy, so they could aim at any target. `