Finding Our Way Out of America’s Gun Culture | Katherine Schweit | TEDxUTulsa

In this unbiased TEDx Talk, Katherine draws from her personal expertise in the FBI to analyze America’s gun culture and propose the first few steps forward to achieve a societal change in the wake of hundreds of shootings per year. Katherine seeks to share the history of gun representation in America media, showcase how we reached this point, and the possible paths forward to address gun fatalities - both the shootings seen in the news and the self-inflicted casualties, which constitute the majority of annual firearm fatalities. Although a somber topic, this integral discussion focuses on one of the greatest modern societal challenges and is sure to leave a lasting impression and empowerment for addressing our gun culture. Katherine Schweit is an attorney and former special agent who created the FBI’s active shooter program after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012. She joined then-Vice President Joe Biden’s team to develop training and best practices for civilians and law enforcement. She co-wrote the FBI’s seminal research, A Study of 160 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States, 2000 - 2013, and was the executive producer for the award-winning drama/documentary film, The Coming Storm.
She is the author of Stop the Killing: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis and How to Talk About Guns with Anyone. She offers hope on her podcast, Stop the Killing, with her London co-host Sarah Ferris, and is a founding member of the Bureau Consortium consulting group. She owns Schweit Consulting LLC., serving clients in security and crisis communications matters. She sits as an expert advisor on several boards, including the University of Michigan’s National Center for School Safety. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@RonnieStephens-OK]

I really enjoyed your talk and getting the chance to talk to you and hear your story in person.

[@michaelfinan8424]

Thank you Katherine for all the work you do and for this informative thought provoking talk! Very important for us to all listen!

[@katherineschweit9051]

@Michaelfinan8424 thank you for listening and sharing this message.

[@WillYouHearMeNow]

Great talk!

[@katherineschweit9051]

thank you for listening @WillYouHearMeNow

[@FBICaseReview]

I've read your book and listened to you speak before, but my jaw-dropped when I heard your gun death statistics. The issues are worse than most of us are aware.

[@katherineschweit9051]

@FBICaseReview mine did too as I began my research a decade ago. We have so much we can do if we each choose to take one step forward. Thank you for listening and reading my book.

[@raydawg422]

This is an incredible TEDx Talk. She nails it on the head: "How are we going to change our culture? I’m not sure. There is no perfect path or single solution. If you don’t own a gun, maybe stop sanctimoniously vilifying gun owners while you watch your action films and play your video games. If you own a gun, maybe stop thinking everyone wants to take away your gun when no one has done that in 200-plus years, and just discuss and demonstrate gun safety."

[@pthomas4511]

There is no changing our culture. The technology will only intensify the separation of Humanity and the emotions that once made people more sympathetic. There is a deep divide in political agendas and reality.

[@katherineschweit9051]

@raydawg422 I am pleased to hear this message resonates.

[@leannthomas2103]

NO SUCH THING AS GUN VIOLENCE !