Gun-free zones leave easy targets: #tellusatoday

We asked on Twitter: Would fewer gun-free zones prevent mass shootings? Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

No more gun-free zones. That's just more people unarmed and unable to protect themselves from a shooter.

— @chad_zehner

There's no evidence gun-free zones attract mass killers. Others had guns when Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot. That didn't protect her.

— @Alloverthemap10

Isn't it logical that a would-be killer would be more apt to approach a target he knew was gun-free?

— @tab91787

Authorities also need to treat all places like airports and use metal detectors.

— @loveanimals1967

Reduced gun-free zones would reduce gun violence. Crime is not committed where there are people who can fight back.

— @choldread

Since when do criminals follow the rules or laws? "Gun free" means nothing to them.

— @NHTdad

Many mass shootings have happened at gun-free zones. They don't work.

— @moderncomments

My personal protection device goes where I go. Better to live and seek forgiveness than die asking for permission.

— @jazzzor

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