Mass Shootings (Mrs. Bach)

Question 1

Define Mass Shooting:

Answer 1

the killing of at least 3-4 victims in a single location/ event

Question 1

Reasons for mass shootings

Answer 1

1. copycat/fame/attention
   want a “blaze of glory” want others to know their name
2. gun accessibility
   400 million guns
   person in crisis + access to firearms —> mass shootings

Question 2

How does the US compare with other countries in regards to the amount of mass shootings?

Answer 2

we most mass shootings of any country
less than 2% of all gun violence, nationally

Question 3

What type of gun is used? (majority)

Answer 3

hand-guns are most commonly used

Question 4

Are individuals who suffer from mental health issues more or less likely to be a victim or perpetrator of a mass shooting?

Answer 4

more likely to be victims of violence

Question 5

What is the typical profile of a mass shooter?

Answer 5

-white men, 20-40’s
-heavily armed & well planned

Question 6

What typically causes mass shooters to commit these acts?

Answer 6

➢ early childhood trauma
➢ angry/isolated/hopeless
- feel personally wronged by society
- overwhelming, sense of inadequacy > who’s fault is this?
- self-loathing, becomes directed outward
- a person in crisis- mental health

Question 7

Arguments In Favor More Gun Control Can Reduce Mass Shootings:

Answer 7

1. expanded universal background checks
2. safe storage laws
3. red flag laws
4. raises to minimum 45 to own handguns & use of waiting periods

Question 8

Arguments That More Gun Control Would Not Reduce Mass Shootings:

Answer 8

1. more gun control may violate the 2nd amendment
2. mass shooting occur in places w/ strict gun legislation
3. criminals do not follow gun laws
4. guns are a source of protection