How I know armed guards in public buildings won't work [View all]
Donald Trump said that if there was an armed guard in that synagogue he would have shot the gunman and it would be over. Donald Trump watches too many movies.
A sidearm is no match for an assault rifle, and pulling one on such an assailant is a sure way to make one's self the next target. Trump must think a guard can draw, fire, and watch as the gunman spins twice and hits the ground with only enough remaining breath to utter a memorable quote before going limp.
In reality, such a determined killer will take several body shots while returning hi-power flesh tearing rounds in fast succession. No one but the bravest wants to be a dead hero. Most hourly security guards would wisely follow the others running to safety. I know I would.
In the case of Pittsburgh, four trained SWAT team members took wounds from the gunman before he finally succumbed (probably out of ammo). A security guard with a pistol could only serve as a bullet magnet while others fled.
In Denver where the gunman entered through the back door dressed as The Joker, it was Colorado. I'm sure there were concealed guns in that theater, but not one person tried to shoot back. Not one.
Maybe Trump meant churches should have a belt fed M30 mounted machine gun nest behind the alter trained on the pews. That might deter a mass shooting, but...
As an aside Trump also cited "bringing back the death penalty" as a sure way to stop these suicidal killers. Pennsylvania does have capital punishment, so what went wrong?
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