We definitely need to quit creating and get rid of existing "gun-free" zones. Gun free zones only disarm the law abiding while criminals or mentally defectives ignore the laws. History has shown that the vast majority of random multiple shootings occur in gun free zones where law abiding citizens are not allowed to defend them selves. Criminals and Mental defectives like their victims to be unarmed and defenseless as it allows them more time commit their dastardly deeds. That being said, as a realist, I believe that getting rid of the gun free zones will not stop these things from occurring period, but it may cause enough pause in someone thinking about these types of things from following through with their plans. At the very least, it would allow law abiding citizens, a chance to defend them selves and possibly mitigate the carnage cause by the would-be assailant.

Keep in mind that case law has proven that the police are under no obligation to protect you from harm even if they are in a position to protect you. In reality, when seconds count in a life and death situation, the police are usually minutes away. Our security and protection is our own personal responsibility and we should be afforded every opportunity and tool we can to take on that responsibility.

As a CHL holder, I hold my 2nd Amendments rights very dear and exercise those rights when ever and where ever law allows me to.