Time for a new "Yet Another Mass Shooting Thread"

Belgian guy · May 13, 2023

Major credit card companies have attempted to monitor the transactions of firearm retailers and consumers through unique merchant codes, which could then be used to “flag” law-abiding citizens. The legislation I signed today will end this practice and will protect Floridians. pic.twitter.com/R8YwAcw9Gt
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 12, 2023

Ron apparently thinks his state need more spree shooters, not fewer.

Cascarino's Pizzeria · May 13, 2023

Parkland mom writes a children's book about son she lost

dapip · May 15, 2023

New Mexico showing it’s part-of ‘Murica:

America Americaning https://t.co/AAAq8nVQeY
— ANN is still European🇬🇧#FBPE#GTTO (@56blackcat) May 16, 2023

soccernutter · May 17, 2023

Once again, we fail.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65597622

Shock and horror might have been Serbians' first reaction to two mass shootings in as many days earlier this month. But outrage swiftly followed.

Tens of thousands of people attended two protests in the capital, Belgrade, with smaller rallies in other cities around the country.

They marched under the banner "Serbia Against Violence" and called for an end to what they viewed as a culture of violence which led to the shootings at a school in Belgrade and, the next day, around Mladenovac, south of Serbia's capital.

If only we had the ability to self-reflect.

But there is one issue which both protesters and authorities seem to agree on: gun control.

"There is no pro-gun lobby in Serbia," says Bojan Elek, the deputy director of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy and an expert on firearms issues in the country.

"There is a national association of gun owners - but nothing close to what they're doing in the US with the National Rifle Association (NRA)."

In the wake of the shootings, President Aleksandar Vucic swiftly announced what he called a "general disarmament" of the country. He declared a month-long amnesty for illegally-held weapons, with a warning of harsh consequences for anyone who held on to guns without a permit.

If only people knew what to do with all those illegal guns. Oh, wait...

And just to note, after a mass shooting in Australia, their response was gun control.
In the United Kingdom, gun control.
In New Zealand, gun control.
In Serbia, gun control.
In the United States...more guns.

Cascarino's Pizzeria · May 18, 2023

soccernutter said: ↑

Once again, we fail.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65597622

Shock and horror might have been Serbians' first reaction to two mass shootings in as many days earlier this month. But outrage swiftly followed.

Tens of thousands of people attended two protests in the capital, Belgrade, with smaller rallies in other cities around the country.

They marched under the banner "Serbia Against Violence" and called for an end to what they viewed as a culture of violence which led to the shootings at a school in Belgrade and, the next day, around Mladenovac, south of Serbia's capital.

If only we had the ability to self-reflect.

But there is one issue which both protesters and authorities seem to agree on: gun control.

"There is no pro-gun lobby in Serbia," says Bojan Elek, the deputy director of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy and an expert on firearms issues in the country.

"There is a national association of gun owners - but nothing close to what they're doing in the US with the National Rifle Association (NRA)."

In the wake of the shootings, President Aleksandar Vucic swiftly announced what he called a "general disarmament" of the country. He declared a month-long amnesty for illegally-held weapons, with a warning of harsh consequences for anyone who held on to guns without a permit.

If only people knew what to do with all those illegal guns. Oh, wait...

And just to note, after a mass shooting in Australia, their response was gun control.
In the United Kingdom, gun control.
In New Zealand, gun control.
In Serbia, gun control.
In the United States...more guns.
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Serbia against violence

xtomx · May 18, 2023

Cascarino's Pizzeria said: ↑

Serbia against violence
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That's kind of the point, no?

Where are Republicans against violence.

bigredfutbol · May 18, 2023

soccernutter said: ↑

Once again, we fail.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65597622

Shock and horror might have been Serbians' first reaction to two mass shootings in as many days earlier this month. But outrage swiftly followed.

Tens of thousands of people attended two protests in the capital, Belgrade, with smaller rallies in other cities around the country.

They marched under the banner "Serbia Against Violence" and called for an end to what they viewed as a culture of violence which led to the shootings at a school in Belgrade and, the next day, around Mladenovac, south of Serbia's capital.

If only we had the ability to self-reflect.

But there is one issue which both protesters and authorities seem to agree on: gun control.

"There is no pro-gun lobby in Serbia," says Bojan Elek, the deputy director of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy and an expert on firearms issues in the country.

"There is a national association of gun owners - but nothing close to what they're doing in the US with the National Rifle Association (NRA)."

In the wake of the shootings, President Aleksandar Vucic swiftly announced what he called a "general disarmament" of the country. He declared a month-long amnesty for illegally-held weapons, with a warning of harsh consequences for anyone who held on to guns without a permit.

If only people knew what to do with all those illegal guns. Oh, wait...

And just to note, after a mass shooting in Australia, their response was gun control.
In the United Kingdom, gun control.
In New Zealand, gun control.
In Serbia, gun control.
In the United States...more guns.
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My wife if from Bulgaria. A lot of her friends from back home have pretty conservative/right-wing views...but precisely none of them are pro-gun. It's not a left-right issue over there.

Mike03 · May 18, 2023

soccernutter said: ↑

Once again, we fail.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65597622

Shock and horror might have been Serbians' first reaction to two mass shootings in as many days earlier this month. But outrage swiftly followed.

Tens of thousands of people attended two protests in the capital, Belgrade, with smaller rallies in other cities around the country.

They marched under the banner "Serbia Against Violence" and called for an end to what they viewed as a culture of violence which led to the shootings at a school in Belgrade and, the next day, around Mladenovac, south of Serbia's capital.

If only we had the ability to self-reflect.

But there is one issue which both protesters and authorities seem to agree on: gun control.

"There is no pro-gun lobby in Serbia," says Bojan Elek, the deputy director of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy and an expert on firearms issues in the country.

"There is a national association of gun owners - but nothing close to what they're doing in the US with the National Rifle Association (NRA)."

In the wake of the shootings, President Aleksandar Vucic swiftly announced what he called a "general disarmament" of the country. He declared a month-long amnesty for illegally-held weapons, with a warning of harsh consequences for anyone who held on to guns without a permit.

If only people knew what to do with all those illegal guns. Oh, wait...

And just to note, after a mass shooting in Australia, their response was gun control.
In the United Kingdom, gun control.
In New Zealand, gun control.
In Serbia, gun control.
In the United States...more guns.
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We're so adorably exceptional!

song219 · May 23, 2023

roadkit said: ↑

I would argue that a skilled individual armed with a bolt-action .306 outfitted with a scope who knows how to use their weapon has a huge advantage over your typical Meal Team Six militia member.
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All you have to do is stake out the local Piggly Wiggly and cut them down one by one.

dapip · May 29, 2023

Thanks Rondha

BREAKING: There are reports of a mass shooting on Hollywood Beach in Florida. According to CBS, at least seven people were shot and some of the victims are young children.

Permitless carry became law in the state in April. https://t.co/C8P7iGhxaR
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) May 30, 2023

usscouse · May 31, 2023

Cascarino's Pizzeria said: ↑

Parkland mom writes a children's book about son she lost

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To go along with this awful sad book.
Coincidence today.

He was called a ‘coward’ after Parkland. Now he faces trial.
Former school resource officer Scot Peterson is accused of inaction during the Valentine’s Day massacre in 2018

Good read here

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/05/31/scot-peterson-trial-parkland-shooting/

msilverstein47 · Jun 6, 2023

I'm hearing at least 6 shot outside a high school graduation ceremony held at VCU in Richmond, VA.

feyenoordsoccerfan · Jun 6, 2023

soccernutter said: ↑

Once again, we fail.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-65597622

Shock and horror might have been Serbians' first reaction to two mass shootings in as many days earlier this month. But outrage swiftly followed.

Tens of thousands of people attended two protests in the capital, Belgrade, with smaller rallies in other cities around the country.

They marched under the banner "Serbia Against Violence" and called for an end to what they viewed as a culture of violence which led to the shootings at a school in Belgrade and, the next day, around Mladenovac, south of Serbia's capital.

If only we had the ability to self-reflect.

But there is one issue which both protesters and authorities seem to agree on: gun control.

"There is no pro-gun lobby in Serbia," says Bojan Elek, the deputy director of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy and an expert on firearms issues in the country.

"There is a national association of gun owners - but nothing close to what they're doing in the US with the National Rifle Association (NRA)."

In the wake of the shootings, President Aleksandar Vucic swiftly announced what he called a "general disarmament" of the country. He declared a month-long amnesty for illegally-held weapons, with a warning of harsh consequences for anyone who held on to guns without a permit.

If only people knew what to do with all those illegal guns. Oh, wait...

And just to note, after a mass shooting in Australia, their response was gun control.
In the United Kingdom, gun control.
In New Zealand, gun control.
In Serbia, gun control.
In the United States...more guns.
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I've been told Serbia has per capita the 3d spot in the world in gun possession.
However by far nowhere near the gun incidents of the USA.

BocaFan · Jun 16, 2023

Apparently, celebrating a domestic sports championship comes complete with a mass shooting nowadays. Some 10 people wounded when the Nuggets clinched the title, and another shooting during the parade. And that's in Denver. Imagine a Texas team won, or Detroit?

Cascarino's Pizzeria · Jun 16, 2023

Mike03 said: ↑

We're so adorably exceptional!
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Or uniquely 'Merican!

Cascarino's Pizzeria · Jun 16, 2023

POS synagogue shooter found guilty. Hie thee to the death chambah!

Breaking: The gunman who opened fire at the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue in 2018 has just been found guilty of 63 federal criminal counts in connection with killing 11 worshippers — the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history.

Some charges are punishable by death.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 16, 2023

celito · Jun 16, 2023

BocaFan said: ↑

Apparently, celebrating a domestic sports championship comes complete with a mass shooting nowadays. Some 10 people wounded when the Nuggets clinched the title, and another shooting during the parade. And that's in Denver. Imagine a Texas team won, or Detroit?
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Cars being set on fire and storefronts broken / looted are also always a staple of title celebrations.

Dr. Wankler · Jun 16, 2023

celito said: ↑

Cars being set on fire and storefronts broken / looted are also always a staple of title celebrations.
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Last time the Bulls won in Chicago, I counted around 15 dumpsters burning in the streets.

My friend giving me a ride home said, "if you don't mind, you're going to crash on my couch tonight.

No problem! We had driven less than a mile and had about six miles to go. It's worth pointing out that, because the weather was pretty good, I had walked to his house. After an earlier game, I had walked home. That wasn't going to happen that night.

feyenoordsoccerfan · Jun 18, 2023

Now you mention Chicago, what's a celebration without shots fired:

ceezmad · Jun 18, 2023

Is not a Chicago party if no one gets shot.

Kazuma · Jun 18, 2023

celito said: ↑

Cars being set on fire and storefronts broken / looted are also always a staple of title celebrations.
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In East Lansing, home of Michigan State University, it's not a big win unless couches are burned. Or a car gets flipped (Although in this case, it was Michigan losing to Michigan State).

feyenoordsoccerfan · Jun 23, 2023

Pregnant woman fatally shot in back by her 2-year-old son, Ohio police say
NBC News|23 hours ago
Laura Ilg, 31, and her unborn child died after the toddler gained access to a firearm in his parent's bedroom.

JohnR · Jun 23, 2023

ceezmad said: ↑

Is not a Chicago party if no one gets shot.
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Have a party in a liquor store parking lot at 12:30 AM, don't be surprised if something bad happens.

Bootsy Collins · Jun 24, 2023

feyenoordsoccerfan said: ↑

Pregnant woman fatally shot in back by her 2-year-old son, Ohio police say
NBC News|23 hours ago
Laura Ilg, 31, and her unborn child died after the toddler gained access to a firearm in his parent's bedroom.
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If only Mom had been armed, she could have defended herself.

Dr. Wankler · Jun 24, 2023

Bootsy Collins said: ↑

If only Mom had been armed, she could have defended herself.
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have you no compassion for the gun the kid used?

Won't someone please think of the firearms?!?!