Facts about America’s Mass Shootings
In America, mass shootings are the order of the day these days. This is so serious such that it is happening almost every day. Sadly, this is just one of the many distressing facts concerning the gun violence issues in America. Everybody should come to terms with this reality. Below are a few of these facts to help you understand the severity of these issues. Several mass shootings are reported nationwide now and then, but these are not the single gun violence incidents that are subjected to the children.
The fact is, each year there are more than a thousand children who die as a result of gun violence. It is a sad thing because the people who commit most of these killings do it at their homes and are well known to these children. They are often associated with domestic violence. Studies have shown that guns are the second major killer of children and teenagers in America. Another fact is that there are already some warning signs that a majority of these people who commit mass shootings show before doing it. They usually do this by posting some aggressive or violent messages on social media.
Others will say something related to the incident to the people that are close to them before it happens. These shooters will also show signs of anger, psychological distress, or violence before committing the act. Many people come out after that incident to report how they already saw the red signs but did not think they were that serious. Studies says that after the mass shooting incident, many of these shooters commit suicide. Many of these shooters start or end their violent rampage by killing their family members.
Many of the shots that happen, they are conducted lawfully using purchased weapons according to studies. It is also a fact that some of these shooters were denied ownership of a gun at some point. The most shocking thing is that these shooters commit the acts using some top capacity guns. Comparing with a normal rifle, these shootings results to many injuries and deaths. There is a role that you can play to ensure that you are secure together with the people that are close to you.
For example, if you are a gun owner, it is your responsibility to keep it guarantee all the time. Another way of providing security is by getting a trigger lock for your gun. Shooter drills should also be performed regularly in schools for everyone. They should also do more to ensure that these shooters do gain access to their schools. This is intended to raise awareness regarding the seriousness of the mass shootings in America, but not to make you live in fear.