On October 16, 1991 a man drove a truck through the front window of Luby's Restaurant in Killeen, Texas, then opened fire on the patrons, killing 23 and wounding another 20. He then shot himself.
Two interesting results came about
:
1) The Texas legislature passed a law allowing Texans to get a concealed-carry permit. This bill was created by Suzanna Gratia Hupp, whose parents were both killed at Luby's.
http://johnrlott.tripod.com/2006/09/...impact-15.html
2) America's Most Wanted, hosted by John Walsh, had an episode recreating the incident and interviewing many of the survivors of the shooting. When Walsh asked them what they thought could have changed the outcome, every one of them said "I wish I'd been armed at the time. That would have stopped him." I have no link for that, but I did see the episode myself.
Now I have to get personal. Mickey, saying what you think should be done is nice, but if you really think we should give up our simplest freedom on your say-so, all I can say is, you're welcome to come try.