Thank you for paying attention to your dispatchers. We are often overlooked but we suffer a lot of emotional trauma.
@seasickcaptain52495 жыл бұрын
Man, You 911 dispatchers need WAY more respect. You guys get little to none. I hope you are having a great day and thank you for protecting us.
@noneyun99435 жыл бұрын
Why would the school admin and students call the sheriff office instead of 911? They usually do stuff like that for a drill so the operators know what calls are real and what are drills?
@chirpyr62193 жыл бұрын
@@noneyun9943 the 911 calls probably route to the sheriffs office first, METCOM only handles fire and EMS and received the transfer from the SO.
@firefocusphotography5 жыл бұрын
Thank you both for posting this, and talking about what happened yesterday. Thank you to all the police, fire, and EMS personnel that responded. It's unfortunate that this happened, especially so close to Columbine High School. Thank you all for what you do. My deepest condolences go out to the victims and their families, and may the one student rest in peace.
@cntslesfabrication5 жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful for you first responders for always running into the storm and not running away from it thank you so much for all of your efforts of all of us
@newswithzachary42775 жыл бұрын
centsless fabrication it takes courage glad they could help
@cntslesfabrication5 жыл бұрын
@@newswithzachary4277 me to. 11 year's ago on the 19th of May 2008 I was driving and I got hit by a drunk driver splitting my head wide open and broke 6 in my neck and 15 in my back. My cousin was on the heavy rescue that responded to my accident and he was talking to me while they were getting me cut out of the vehicle and because of my head bleeding so bad he couldn't recognize me at all until they got me out and he saw my ID. But it doesn't matter to any first responders who needs help they will always treat you like family and because of that I will always help them with anything they need because I'm beyond grateful for them going over and beyond the call of duty every single time.
@viibesmanga81243 жыл бұрын
@@cntslesfabrication DAMN
@nuggetsfan12125 жыл бұрын
Living 5 minutes from the STEM school and working as a construction engineer intern at the UC Health hospital which is where y’all did the active shooter training, I passed that school every day on the way to work and I could have never imagined this happening. I even had a friend who was working as a high school intern on the construction site with me who attends the STEM school and I could never be more grateful for South Metro and Douglas County sheriff for their quick response. Thank you for your amazing work. Y’all saved lives.
@tannerellis39775 жыл бұрын
As a Chaplain for a small rural fire district I wish that I could pray this all away. I wish that words would take the pain and sorrow from the lowest person at fleet services to the Chief, Sheriff, Fire Chief. Please know that even us from Rural Oregon are here for those that need it. May the light of day, bring you peace and the dark of night bring you rest. I am sorry for what you have had to go through, your report (VLOG) on this shows your dedication, and humanity in this. You are very professional and great to watch. Please take care and know that we are watching from afar and praying for you and your communities recovery in this matter. Thank you for what you do.
@noneyun99435 жыл бұрын
As a captain, would you wonder why these kids and teachers didn't call 911 DIRECTLY?? How did they know to call the Police, and what number to dial to get them when 911 is the number seared into their memory to call in case of an emergency???? This is another Phony, fake mass shooting! Like usual, they setup a special "Drill" phone number for them to call so they don't clog 911 lines with their fake event. Just like all of these phony, fake drills turned into a headline grabbing fake mass shooting event, they did drills for the EXACT same scenario that played out that day, COINCIDENTALLY in that same exact area! Just like Sandy Hook, Parkland, Forrest HS, Freeman HS, Aurora, Sutherland Springs, and fill in all of the rest! Not ONE mass shooting has been legit real! I've found at least one person at all of these fake shootings still alive years later, voting, and living in a new area! So, if one death was fabricated, THEY ARE ALL FABRICATED! I hope as a first responder, that you dig deeper into these stories and see how they don't really handle these things the way you would in an emergency!
@tannerellis39775 жыл бұрын
@@noneyun9943 first sir, im a Chaplain not captain.. next on this one tbey did call 911 directly, as didany of the others. Add in the fact that on at lest two shootings i have lost people i knew. One of them several i knew. Then ill even throw in a caviot that one of my friends had the weapon to her head buy the shooter just before intervention happened. So you cannot yell me that they are all fake. In no way will I believe this particular one was faked, as they used an amazing strategy and forthought for the preplanning of such an event.
@noneyun99435 жыл бұрын
Tanner Ellis go Listen to this video again! Go listen to the news! They transferred the calls to 911 “after they knew they had an emergency and they were on the line with dispatch! They admit the calls went to the sheriff and then transferred the call to 911 dispatch!
@noneyun99435 жыл бұрын
When the kids that are getting shot multiple times are released from the hospital an HOUR later, then what were they hit with!? A nerf gun? A water pistol? One of the alleged wounded’s dad admitted his son was released an hour afterwards. The kid shot in the leg twice didn’t have a single sign of injury
@noneyun99435 жыл бұрын
1:15. The calls INITIATED with The Douglas COUNTY SHERIFF’s OFFICE (so, they went to the sheriff’s office first)! He then states once they knew it was real (not a drill) they transferred the call to 9/11! Go listen to their video and what they described would have only occurred if they were running a drill! In a real event, the school and Students would have called 911 directly
@swilliams25755 жыл бұрын
Like Mr Rogers told us, "When things are scary, Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
@t.jmaltby92915 жыл бұрын
Eric and Connor, my heart went out to you guys when I saw the news. I heard it was in Douglas and from previous VLOG’s I felt I knew right where it was. As a Physician that works in this field heavily, at local and federal level, teaching to Tactical Paramedics, and my self responding to scene with our local SWAT team on calls for service and warrants you must look for the well being of your staff. It’s never enough to say, “let us know if you need anything” it is on us as professionals to make sure that our team members are not slipping into a pattern of substance abuse, or self destructive behavior. It’s good to put the information out there always, it’s equally good to get with your fellow Fire Fighters from the scene debrief heavily, and see who disengages, and follow up with them and their closest friends, to ensure their headspace is in the right place. Coming from a military background and having to help close friends get through points beyond rock bottom, they don’t typically reach out. The benefits to checking on your buddy is keeping your buddy around. Sorry for sounding preachy suicide rates are rising in the Blue and Red fields... that’s why facilities like ‘Warriors Heart’ treats first responders just like career Special Forces Veterans. You guys are just as much warriors as we are, we are in this together...
@badgergod995 жыл бұрын
Blessed are the peace keepers. Amazing job from everyone involved and it shows a true testiment to the training and skill of all staff members on the departments. You all have prayers and support from all of us here in Wisconsin.
@mattmiles70914 жыл бұрын
OMG Connor. I know this is now months behind you but I have just discovered your channel. I can't imagine being as new to the job as you were, going through this. As a FF/Medic for 29 years, I know the toll it takes on you. God bless you for being able to take this so early in your career.
@newswithzachary42775 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all that you do and for helping all of these people super scary
@thecasper9115 жыл бұрын
You two did a great job with this vlog! Classy, emotionally raw, informative, personal, and appreciative all come to mind after watching it! Keeping those involved and our public safety family in my thoughts and prayers! Keep up the great content!
@bcfd20115 жыл бұрын
Wow, being a volunteer firefighter I try to imagine the response to our high school but I cannot imagine and don’t want to experience a school shooting. I am sorry for your community and ty for the quick response to the incident
@goldproductions58675 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service guys. This was in my county and I really do appreciate you guys helping to serve the public in these horrible incidents.
@bm71512 жыл бұрын
After seeing the whole Texas operations for the Uvlade school shooting, I'm truly greatful to have experienced first responders that know what to do, and when to do those things.
@sgt.guardsman22215 жыл бұрын
I love the program you all have that utilizes Service dogs. Coming from a Mental Health background in the military, I am a strong supporter of this type of use as therapy and recovery from a traumatic situations. Even those that respond need someone they can talk to.
@jamesfraser41734 жыл бұрын
Connorand Eric, please know that that I am one person who knows what it is like to lose a patient, and the hurt that goes with it. Ive served on an ambulance and had two youngsters die on me. Even as I write this, I see their little faces. Thank you all for the work you do and the services you provide to your fire district. Connor, your blue card training came into play on the Stem incident? If so, well done, and thank you for stepping up! PTSD is no fun. I am available if you need an ear.
@jeffpatch55 жыл бұрын
You know.... Having responded to Columbine dealing with that the last 20+ years, it is good that you guys are looking after each other... I still have issues today.... It took everything that I had just to watch this vlog... Thanks Eric and Connor...
@kamberhamilton5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all you do. South Metro fire rescue is one of the best departments in Denver metro area. Praying for those victims and their families.Rest in peace to the kid who got killed.
@danielpenkoff6885 жыл бұрын
As a former paramedic, I want to show some love to my brothers and sisters at South Metro Fire and Rescue. Another senseless event, but our First Responders, as always, performed in a heroic, and professional manner. My concern is that our folks reach out for help in dealing with PTSD related issues...it takes a lot of guts to ask for help! Please do so if you feel the need. Peace, my friends.
@SamFisher19575 жыл бұрын
Im shocked the school didn't have a resource officer your county has had this happen to often. Living in central ohio my high school had two resource officers and that was before schools were targets. It was your fast response that saved so many lives.
@TamponMuncher695 жыл бұрын
Kendrick Castillo is the only name that should be said, his name is the only name I wanna see in the headlines. He tackled the shooter and there’s no telling how many lives you saved by doing such a heroic thing. A true hero
@max.har164 жыл бұрын
TamponMuncher69 what about all the first responders and dispatchers and police????
@KDVTflying4 жыл бұрын
Infinity Forever he fucking tackled the guy. He could have got shot
@AmericanPatriot911 Жыл бұрын
He was an hero, so were those deputies who rushed in and stopped the shooter, and our firefighters who were ready to go in and start medical.
@kevintodd53245 жыл бұрын
Was listening to the scanner when it was developing. Very professional and well kept group of guys and gals. It's a shame this kind of training had to be put to use.
@brucebaugh475 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this report sad as it was. I hope your community residents realize what a professional, organized, and prepared punch of first-responders they have. Blessings as you continue to deal with the aftermath.
@libertypodcast71235 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for all that you do. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.
@glenncase94375 жыл бұрын
My heart is with you guys. It sucks for what you guys went through. My heart goes out to the families that dealing with the heart ache. Good luck to you all
@Lopez26sj5 жыл бұрын
It's so sad, that this happens especially at a high school. My condolences & prayers are with the families that lost their loved ones. I appreciate & grateful to ALL of the responders that arrived & cared. May you all be blessed for any reasons of being on the field for our safety.
@fireman815 жыл бұрын
It's always interesting to see the different ways in which incidents like these are handled throughout the country. Fire and EMS here in New York don't operated in the "Hot Zone" during incidents with active shooters so, it's a bit of a foreign concept for us.
@Ryder09103 жыл бұрын
Thank you south metro fire and all of the fire and law enforcement officers
@jean60614 жыл бұрын
Just when I think you can't be any more prepared and equipped to meet whatever the day throws your way...you have Champ. Perfect...for a pretty perfect fire and rescue outfit.
@CallMeGarrek5 жыл бұрын
Thank yall for what you do. I've followed the academy for about a month now, yall are amazing.
@TristenLangVideos5 жыл бұрын
Very sad situation. To all first responders-thank you for your service 24/7 365. 🖤♥️🖤 🖤💙🖤
@timmoore7605 жыл бұрын
God bless all the students, family's and school staff and God bless the South Metro fire and Douglas county Sheriffs officers and all ems personnel.
@acaciaslyric5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all that you do for our community.
@darrenstracey22485 жыл бұрын
R.I.P to the one who died god bless all those sent to the incident may you all get the help and support you may need all the best to the families involved at this time
@stephenraclaw39275 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great job done! I’m glad your department takes mental health seriously.
@Kitsaper5 жыл бұрын
I wish everyone in the community saw this video so they knew exactly what went into this response and to answer their questions or shoot down their critical views of things they don't understand (ie. why are their so many units standing around, etc.). Then they would see what I saw... that in the 20 years since Columbine, our local emergency agencies studied, planned and practiced WHAT THEY COULD DO BETTER since 1999. We many not be able to prevent the violence, but you guys can - and have - found better ways to respond to them. Thank you.
@barbaracoleman92154 жыл бұрын
Prayers for your community as you continue to heal. Thank you to all the emergency response teams for quick and precise response. The Peace of the Lord be with you.
@williemartin98725 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this post, clearly the training shows, your men and women all did an excellent job from the outside perspective. Hopefully there can be some training advise offered to other agencies across the state in their preparations. Stay safe and take care from Pueblo Rural Fire.
@davidjibson41995 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all you do.
@every_thing_wood12515 жыл бұрын
This is a real show of foe officers and firefighters work together
@Ryder09103 жыл бұрын
Why are they foe police are not bad
@matthewassell64715 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your help
@Marine1corps5 жыл бұрын
In Arvada and it was the most depressing thing to see and hear it going on and that u know u can't do anything but watch
@dcgm18192 жыл бұрын
God Bless you guys! THANK YOU!
@neillsmart2135 жыл бұрын
A sensitive and informative vlog. Thought of you guys when it was broadcast over here. Stay safe all of you. Peace and blessings from New Zealand!
@jarhead519965 жыл бұрын
I am watching this as we laid to rest yesterday one of my neighboring FD's firefighters that ended his own life so this is hitting close to home about first responders suicide rates going up.
@jroogden87495 жыл бұрын
I will keep the families in my prayers And if there's anything I can do to help through this difficult time that is just so tragic but I know this kind of thing happens i'll be praying for the family anybody that was affected by The terrible tragedy shooting but I'm glad you guys did a good job and you work as a team 🚒👋🏾🖐🏿👍🏿👊🏾❤️😥😢
@poohbearmom645 жыл бұрын
Thanks Connor and Eric for a superb job with vlog...... I can tell emotions are raw and painful.... I'm sending out prayers for you 2 and your entire dept *** 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤
@dankail5072 жыл бұрын
💩💩
@paulberman19795 жыл бұрын
I am a 16 year firefighter veteran, nice job!
@cameronsimpson30354 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your service and for your quick response and I hope you have a good day
@aidanwilson83505 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all you do. God bless you guys.
@Kevin-cj6yv5 жыл бұрын
Respect!! from the Netherlands!
@brandonsciulli7745 жыл бұрын
This is why I’m glad to hear that they have an active shooter training certification for these types of things. As someone who has that cert. I think it is an important thing that all stations have it.
@davidwaffenschmidt24995 жыл бұрын
Conner great job done by you and your dept you guys are in my prayers and thoughts stay safe brothers and sisters
@aidankelly7745 жыл бұрын
Who ever disliked the video u need to get a heart
@nikogarcia50745 жыл бұрын
None Yun wow, your channel is nothing but denial. Are you stupid or something? This was not a drill. You really need to do your research if you’re serious about that.
@sixelz5 жыл бұрын
None Yun And let me guess, you also believe the world is flat? Along with yourself being fake if this world is fake to you? And I also assume you don’t have a family and you were a past criminal at some point in your life. Weird how the world revolves, is it not?
@noneyun99435 жыл бұрын
Echeveria Emporium if you still believe kids get shot and leave the hospital and hour later, then I’m sorry how gullible you are! Just like the synagogue shooting last week, where the alleged girl shot in the leg leaves hospital the exact same day and shows her alleged injuries to the media has no sign of injury she describes all while she smiles!
@noneyun99435 жыл бұрын
If you believe this kid then I’m sorry you can’t see thru their lies! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTNoWSrnp2XkNk
@randomrandomstuff25764 жыл бұрын
@@noneyun9943 Really? Shut up. You have no Idea what you're talking about.
@natoshatew47525 жыл бұрын
GREAT JOB GUYS!
@chrisverrette60813 жыл бұрын
Just wondering when you guys are going to do the fleet Friday of collapse 45
@BriskFilms4 жыл бұрын
Can't imagine Dispatch too. I woulda flipped, haha. Thanks for your guy's service!!
@travisgoff995 жыл бұрын
What a sad day for those innocent children.
@JDSWeather5 жыл бұрын
Prayers to all involved
@adamthebulldog27385 жыл бұрын
Prayers from the U.K
@Maizefire5 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry that you guys had to deal with that no one should ever have to prepare for something like this but thank you for doing that being prepared and ready to help thank you to firefighters paramedics the officers who are all there may God bless you
@ilovegodverymuch87914 жыл бұрын
You guys have a good team very proud of you guys for stepping up to help people in need
@jayjeffers1295 жыл бұрын
My thoughts and prayers are with my brothers and sisters in South metro Fire Rescue and for the community I pray that God heals your pain and that the family of the lost student finds peace in this tragedy 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😢😢💔💔
@jacobboles20573 жыл бұрын
Medic 42 your going to staging
@waynepytlik91665 жыл бұрын
my prayers for the victims and their families and for all First Responders.
@gener8tionlemon3 жыл бұрын
My brother was in this shooting... thank god he wasn’t harmed
@that_vt_kid59195 жыл бұрын
😞 I am so sorry
@EricWhiteTheGamer4 жыл бұрын
So sorry, REST IN PEACE and god be with the family that lost the kid... how old were the kids or people?
@meghanminck53105 жыл бұрын
Sorry about shooting but awesome job guys.❤️
@jackyoung70955 жыл бұрын
Love your Chanel
@donkillion66914 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service ☺☺☺
@bluemtnsman5 жыл бұрын
An excellent after action summary
@faints25605 жыл бұрын
One of my friends dads is a sherrif deputy and had to respond and clear that school
@PeterLokey5 жыл бұрын
So Very Sad.
@thetruckingfirefighter37155 жыл бұрын
Constant prayers being sent, stay safe out there!
@hihfty5 жыл бұрын
WTH is going in that district. 3 major mass shootings in recent memories.
@brennancrumb8355 жыл бұрын
How could someone dislike
@ethandunlop73955 жыл бұрын
Did Aurora fire respond to that call
@adriandrelles89835 жыл бұрын
Are you planning a multi agency debrief? Those of us putting together the RTF training would like to hear exactly how it went. PM me with any details of a debrief.
@kmminer20884 жыл бұрын
I was in that school when it happened and I can hear the screaming and yelling as people ran and as the police cleared the classrooms
@natesgaming42054 жыл бұрын
Why was the rescue called out to this incident?
@flyingbanana41792 жыл бұрын
To support the units because it could have been a mass casualty incident
@kameronsmith54345 жыл бұрын
Hi I hope that the fire fighter is ok and police people 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@nzkiwifarmer76975 жыл бұрын
sorry to hear about that prayers for yous
@nolandjohnson67424 жыл бұрын
🙏🏽
@juiloportez42833 жыл бұрын
This just showed up in my recommended again. This was only a year ago??
@hornydevil11174 жыл бұрын
very good debriefing breakdown
@dankail5072 жыл бұрын
🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉
@newswithzachary42775 жыл бұрын
So sad that we have to deal with this it must stop smh prayers for all
@NJDRONEMAN5 жыл бұрын
Great respectful video and channel!!!! Hopefully we can eventually follow your lead with a channel !!! Helps public understand much more . Thanks again . Edison NJ Fire Dept
@eiliyahmehmi65055 жыл бұрын
I may be in the UK but thank u for saving those people 🙂😕🙂
@Eidixiaoandbdm8 ай бұрын
you saved my friends, thank you.
@dankail5072 жыл бұрын
I hope that next video is a happy one. I am very sad hearing some of the audio, because it happened in Colorado. Prayers go out to the family's of the students who got shot during the stem shooting. Thank you South Metro Fire Rescue for keeping our communities safe,Also Thank you to 911 dispatchers for listening to medical emgerenicies such as school shootings . Prayers go out to the family's also known as the active shooters in this case. Thanks to the Douglas County police department for keeping everybody calm and safe during this call. Thank you healthcare workers for caring gunshot wounded paients and the other trauma team workers who were In the hospital that day. That you Emts for responding so calm while also trying to stay calm yourselves is unbelievable and so awesome to see and as always god bless and keep up the hard work that you guys do. I feel bad because you guys are pretty underrated sometimes all you need is a hug. and sugar to make you feel better when you are at low or a high moment in your career. Prayers go out the family that lost their son in a school shooting in highlands Ranch you guys wake up in middle of the night to go on crazy calls which empowered me to get up this morning at 5:05 AM. to start my day off right. When you are away from your family it messes with your mind and it interrupts your sleep and it can mess with your cardican clock as well. Also when the 9/11 attacks when on in New York City is when I felt bad the people who injured and in critical condition I can only image that ICUS were overwhelmed because of how many people needed to be transported to the hospital and some that lost their lives because they could escape from the twin towers that day. do you guys remember the I-25 tanker fire and if you do know that incident impacted so many people and the tanker driver, and in 2018 on November 8 there was fire in California and the name of the fire that went on down in California it was the most deadliest and destructive wildfire in California's history. There was so much traffic trying to get out of paradise and many other communities that used that road to get from point A to point B or they're houses to the store and many other places. And they had to do some search and rescue. I just wish that nothing like that doesn't happen again or to anyone else. We need to keep schools a safe place where kids and students can learn without being interrupted by a school shooter that was the student's classmates or friends. We need to be nice to those with a disabled medical conditions.Thank you both for posting this, and talking about what happened yesterday. Thank you to all the police, fire, and EMS personnel that responded. It's unfortunate that this happened, especially so close to Columbine High school. Thank you all for what you do.My deepest condolences go out to the victims and their family's., and may the one student rest in peace. You two did a great job with this vlog! Classy, emotionally raw. Blessed are the peace keepers. Amazing job from everyone involved and it shows a true testament to the training and skill of all staff menbers on the departments. You all have prayers and support from all of us here in Wisconsin. Eric and Connor, my heart went out to you guys when I saw the news. I heard it was in Douglas and from previous VLOG's I felt I knew right where it was. As a physician and someone who works in the field heavily , at local and federal level, teaching to Tactical paramedics, and my self responding to science with our local SWAT team on calls for service and warrants you must look for the well being of your staff.
@ThisOrThat126 Жыл бұрын
Man i was actually there when it happened, i was in 6th grade and i remember being so excited to leave and go home
@amieearl88314 жыл бұрын
thank south metor fire rescue
@tyb13294 жыл бұрын
*amazing grace begins*
@melindagaw21355 жыл бұрын
so so sad
@EricWhiteTheGamer4 жыл бұрын
Did you have triage on scene and mutual aid both or just one or the other?
@tgm99913 жыл бұрын
"Triage" is how they decide the order people are going to be treated in and transported so of course they would have been doing that.
@EricWhiteTheGamer3 жыл бұрын
I know that, I also know how it’s run depending on the area as each and everyone across the country is different. SMFR and I am pretty sure almost all that runs them have three different color tags. If you read the question which I guess is a bit confusing and also I asked before watching the video I asked did they have both mutual aid AND triage or just ONE or other.
@BadCaseOfMunchies4 жыл бұрын
Are you guys allowed to use this footage? If your a victim please call Saul's attorney firm if you have been hurt by this footage
@kailkids8021 Жыл бұрын
The k-12 Charter school held approximately 18,850 students. At the time of the shooting it had no police assigned to it and used private sercuity instead. In december 2018, an annyomous reportedly called the Douglas County School Board director.
@e.g.o.m.e Жыл бұрын
I can guarentee you that unless it's a college, no school has almost 19000 students
@jonaslarsen52514 жыл бұрын
Thats what happens if a country is drowning in guns... No one should be surprised. Respect to the responders.
@joehaddow27464 жыл бұрын
I understand what you're saying but that's what our 2nd amendment is for. I hope that we can have slightly stricter gun laws so that this doesn't happen. PS I'm not saying this because of politics I'm saying this because it is true some people can own guns but they shouldn't for multiple reasons but I don't think the laws should be overly strict.
@firestartergold17684 жыл бұрын
@@joehaddow2746, I gotta back you here. The 2nd Amendment serves 2 purposes. Both are to fight tyranny and direct violence. The first is to fight foreign tyranny and violence. A good example would be if Russia invaded. The second is to fight domestic tyranny and violence. An example is if a local militia group were to become a de-facto facist dictatorship or, as seen here, to fight violence against you or others. I do believe in gun control and that we should make it a bit stricter, however completely getting rid of any possible firearm ownership would be insane. I must assume you are not a current US resident, judging by your claim, so to clarify, guns aren't as common as you would think. Most firearms owned in the US are pistols. It's actually a moderately attention-grabbing scene for someone (in my area) to have a visible firearm, despite my state being open carry.