"Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday raised concern about private firearm sales but didn’t commit to crack down on them or act on gun control issues following a meeting on ways to prevent mass shootings such as the El Paso attack that killed 22 people."

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"The studies, data, and examination of the available evidence by scholars suggest that assault weapon bans or buybacks will have little if any effect on rates of violent crime and gun violence."

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"Since most people have never even witnessed a criminal attack or shooting, they often have unrealistic ideas about what exactly might happen. We tell students that a criminal attack is going to be what it is going to be – and probably won’t fit your pre-conceived ideas."

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"As a firearms instructor, one of the most common questions I hear is, “When can I use my gun and not go to jail?” In light of recent riots and other mass violence, many people want to know when displaying or using a firearm is legal when faced with a mob."

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"A little while back I was talking to a reader who happened to work at a gun store I pass through on occasion. We got on the topic of carry guns and he asked why I show so little love to companies that try to improve carry guns.”

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"What are the commandments of self-defense?

• Scan the hands. Shoot upper chest.
• Move to cover. Find the rest!
• Carry a gun, phone, ammo and light.
• Know the law, so you do it right.
• When the threat’s over the shooting stops.
• Call 9-1-1. Don’t talk to cops!
• MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL- HAVE A PLAN!

That sounds simple, but its deep. Let’s break down each of these commands..."

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"With predictable regularity, the media and various civil rights groups become indignantly incensed when the cops or an armed citizen shoot a criminal in the back.  It somehow violates society’s ideal that all confrontations should be settled “face to face” and be a “fair fight.”  That doesn’t happen very often in the real world."

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