Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: At least one American city has sensible gun laws [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)I can see how it makes sense to arm single women in neighborhoods that are virtual war zones. Not sure if it is the right response, adding more guns to the mix in a state already awash with guns. Houston is a rough city, no doubt about it, and single females are particularly vulnerable. Also, shotguns make more sense as a deterrent to would-be home invaders/rapists, than handing out handguns.
As you say, it will be interesting to see how it works out.
It reminds me somewhat of my years in Alphabet City (lower eastside NYC) during the eighties. It was a war zone, with shootings daily. Residents were afraid to go on the streets for years, especially after dark. There were no cops besides the occasional cruise by, which was completely ineffectual. Finally, the solution came with "Operation Pressure Point", which involved putting a uniformed cop on every block 24/7. Worked beautifully and lasted.