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    | Why 'gun-free' Zones Don’t Work and How to Survive Them Submitted by: 
David Williamson
 
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    | The nation’s attention was on Chicago recently where a police officer and two others were murdered by a deranged gunman at Chicago’s Mercy Hospital. The loss of life may have even been greater were it not for the bravery and heroism of Chicago police officer Samuel Jimenez, who gave his life to protect others.   While we mourn the lives lost in tragedies like these, it’s important to learn from them and have a real conversation in our society about whether we are truly doing everything possible to protect ourselves and those around us.
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     Stripeseven
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    | Great story. If you can, just don't patronize places that look at you as if you're some kind of suspect. In order to get a CCW permit, you have been shown to have "NO" felony convictions in your lifetime, You have "Never" been convicted of any drug offenses, You have "Passed" a criminal background check. So yes, "Gun Free" zones were invented to display total disrespect for the law abiding, and giving criminals the "OK"  to come in and do as they will. Shameful... |  
 
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