It happens, but the data shows i) that it is rare and ii) that more incidents are contained by individuals without firearms.
While these two can certainly be celebrated in this instance, I think there are several underlying issues. First, vigilante shooters typically put innocent bystanders in more danger either due to lack of training or adding to the confusion of the scene. Second, most people don't want to have to be vigilantes. Quite simply, we don't have to live this way.
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