I have a question on law-abiding citizens and self-defense. Here is the question:
“Gun control advocates often claim that civilians don’t need an AR-15 for self-defense—that a handgun should be enough. But if that’s true, why do law enforcement officers carry both a handgun and an AR-15? If a handgun is sufficient for protection, then why aren’t we asking police to give up their rifles too?”
We have another example of how Gun Control and Gun Free Zones do not protect people with the Mall of America shooting. Here is what we know so far:
The Mall of America under Minnesota state law is a gun free zone. The Mall of America posts these signs:
At least 6 gang members were carrying firearms despite the law and involved in shooting and killing a 19-year old. 5 have been arrested so far. 2 are 18 years old and 3 are 17 years old. Minnesota does not issue CCW permits to anybody under 21, so they were carrying illegally. It was illegal for them to carry in the Mall. One of them is believed to be the shooter who killed the 19 year old. It is possible another of them also fired a firearm, but all are suspects involved according to police.
There were 16 police officers on duty in the Mall. Despite that all of the suspects left the Mall without being arrested, and went to White Castle to eat.
Compare that the the Greenwood Mall shooting. Where state law does not give the No Weapons signs legal force, and an attempted mass shooting was stopped by a concealed carry holder.
The Greenwood Park Mall shooting occurred in the state of Indiana. Specifically, at the Greenwood Park Mall in Greenwood, Indiana, a suburb located just south of Indianapolis .(Wikipedia)
During the incident, a gunman opened fire in the mall’s food court, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and injuries to two others. The shooter was subsequently fatally shot by Elisjsha Dicken, a 22-year-old legally armed civilian who was present at the scene .(Axios, Wikipedia)
The swift intervention by Dicken was widely recognized and praised by local and state officials for preventing further casualties .
My Thoughts
“These incidents make one thing clear: gun-free zones and restrictive carry laws may disarm the law-abiding, but they do little to stop those with criminal intent. Real safety comes not from signs and statutes alone, but from empowering responsible citizens to protect themselves and others when seconds count.”
In areas where civilians were legally permitted to carry firearms, the intervention rate by armed citizens was even higher. The CPRC found that in such locations, armed civilians stopped 51.5% of active shooter incidents, compared to 44.6% stopped by police.
The UN Small Arms Treaty 2024 is back in the spotlight, and this time, our U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to the UN helped draft it. This is a direct threat to American gun owners and the Second Amendment, and you need to act now!
What’s Happening?
For years, the United Nations has been pushing for global gun control through international treaties aimed at restricting civilian firearm ownership. The latest version of the UN Small Arms Treaty, set for discussion in 2024, has direct U.S. involvement in its drafting—a dangerous shift that could put American gun rights at risk.
Even more concerning, USAID has been funneling money to anti-gun groups, effectively using taxpayer dollars to undermine the rights of American citizens. These funds are helping foreign and domestic organizations push anti-gun legislation that could lead to registration, restrictions, and even confiscation.
New evidence obtained by your National Association for Gun Rights suggests that American taxpayer dollars have been quietly funneled from USAID, the Tides Foundation, and other public funding sources…
…to “Control Arms” via their associated organization “Nonviolence International” – both of whom have LONG been the world’s loudest cheerleaders for the UN “Small Arms Treaty.”
It is my hope that we can BLOW the lid off of this funding scheme and get to the bottom of it now, and convince Congress, President Trump, and the DOGE team to act.
Why This is Dangerous
International Oversight: The treaty pushes for more global oversight of civilian firearms, opening the door for international influence over U.S. gun laws.
Backdoor Gun Control: While it claims to target arms trafficking, past treaties have included provisions that limit private firearm ownership.
Taxpayer-Funded Anti-Gun Agendas: Your own money is being sent to groups actively working to strip away your rights.
How You Can Fight Back
Contact Your Representatives – Demand they oppose any attempt to sign onto the UN Small Arms Treaty.
Expose USAID’s Anti-Gun Funding – Call for transparency and accountability in where our tax dollars are going.
Spread the Word – The media won’t cover this, so share this with fellow gun owners, veterans, and Second Amendment advocates.
Time is Running Out
The Biden administration could have used this treaty to bypass Congress, implementing new gun control measures without legislative approval. If we don’t stop this now, we could see an international framework used to restrict American gun ownership.
🚨 Call your representatives today and demand they reject the UN Small Arms Treaty! This time, our U.S. representative to the UN helped draft it. This is a direct threat to American gun owners and the Second Amendment, and you need to act now!🚨
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As we enter 2025, it is absolutely vital for Second Amendment supporters to maintain our momentum.
We must:
Block any Congressional gun control “deals,”
Go on the offense with bold pro-gun rights legislation, and
Keep fighting in the courts to eliminate all so-called “Assault Weapons” bans once and for all.
We must remain vigilant and actively engage with both the Senate and the House of Representatives to ensure our voices are heard loud and clear. It’s our responsibility as American citizens to communicate exactly what we expect from our elected officials—to urge them to support and prioritize the policies and actions that align with the will of the people.
This requires each and every one of us to take initiative. We need to articulate our concerns, goals, and expectations directly to our representatives. Whether it’s through phone calls, emails, letters, or town hall meetings, consistent and unified communication is the key to holding them accountable and driving the action we want to see.
Our collective efforts can make a significant impact, but only if we work together and make our voices impossible to ignore. It’s not just about advocacy—it’s about shaping the future we want for our country.
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This is what is going on in our country, 2 minors stole Guns (burglaries) and then used them to do harm to others.
Florida sheriff went on a rant against gun restrictions Friday while announcing the arrests of two minors in connection with a string of shootings that left three teenagers dead.
We do not need more gun control over lawful gun ownership and what weapons they can have, it is the criminals that need to be controlled, not us.
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Well according to the CDC, cars,poisonings, and even swimming account for annual deaths of those deaths by firearms, in particular when it applies to children. In fact, less than 70 deaths for kids under the age of 15 were due to accidental firearm use and when will look at all firearm deaths for children, the data proves more die from accidental drowning than being killed by a firearm. Now I know the focus is on assault rifles, but this truth is feculent.
What is confusing is that more than 66% of all gun deaths in the US are suicides – according to the UN, CDC, and FBI. Secondly, although there are more than 200 million rifles and shotguns owned by American citizens, 75 percent of the murders in the Americas (suicides not included) are committed with handguns with 4 percent and 5 percent being committed with rifles and shotguns respectively. These are FBI and Justice Department figures aggregated from state and local police affiliates. And I won’t say that the FBI also notes that more people are killed by bats and rifles combined.
