Originally Posted by dyna mo

i'm going by the general understanding of the terms by criminologists. I'm also on the side of criminologists such as Jim Fox, PHD

James Alan Fox


according to his research, mass shootings are not on the rise,

Mass Shootings Aren't On the Rise


he also illustrates that the problem is not as simple as "guns are the problem".

DOn't get me wrong, we have several problems where guns are involved, but mass shootings isn't at the top of the list. moreover, better legislation re: mental health and gun control laws would seem to be a step in the right direction when it comes to mass shootings.