Pennsylvania Killings Teach Timely Lesson

Gun-free zones create defense-free zones

October 4, 2006 -- As America grieves over the loss of such innocent
life in the
Pennsylvania school shootings, many Americans ask, "How can we put
an end to
this?"

While some groups claim that more gun control is needed to prevent
attacks like
this, a closer look will expose an interesting truth. The
Pennsylvania shootings
along with the recent shootings in Colorado and Wisconsin all have
one thing in
common. These atrocities were committed in "gun-free" school zones.

The unfortunate and unintended consequence of the federal law
banning all guns
from schools is that they, in essence, create "defense-free" zones
for
criminals.

"Evil will always exist in our world," explains USCCA Founder Tim
Schmidt. "Many
groups try to control criminals by creating laws that limit the
tools they use.
Unfortunately, this just doesn't work. Gun control laws are only
effective at
taking guns away from good, law-abiding people."

The sad truth is that criminals do not follow gun control laws and
will always
be able to get guns. Even in Great Britain and Australia, where
handguns are
completely banned, the criminals still manage to get them.

The real solution to these terrible crimes lies within each
individual American.
It is a solution that is not only simple, it is shockingly effective.

"It is time for Americans to wake up," says Schmidt. "We must be
willing and
able to be the first line of defense for our families and children."

Self-defense had long been a core American value, a part of our
independent
heritage. An American society that places a high value on self-
defense creates
the ultimate deterrent to violent crime.

It is time for Americans to learn how to defend themselves again.
Attacks like
these will only increase until the average American is willing to
learn some
basic principles of self-defense.

"I am a father of three young kids, and I've come to the realization
that there
is only one person responsible for their safety. That person is me,"
says
Schmidt.

About U.S. Concealed Carry (USCCA):
U.S. Concealed Carry (USCCA) is an association of Americans who are
proactive,
self-defense advocates. USCCA is a rapidly growing, private
association whose
members are dedicated to the principle that self-protection is a
valuable and
inalienable right.

Contact:
Tim Schmidt
United States Concealed Carry Association
Phone: (262) 677-8877 x113
Website: www.USConcealedCarry.com



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