Breaking News: Rise of ‘Active Shooters’ Coincided with Gun Industry Shift Towards Combat Rifles
In a startling revelation, it has been discovered that the term ‘active shooter’ gained popularity in 2008, precisely when the firearm industry shifted its focus towards marketing combat rifles to civilians. This alarming coincidence has led to a concerning trend over the past 15 years, as school and mass shooters increasingly favor AR-15 style rifles. The implications of this revelation are deeply troubling. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
Source : @K12ssdb
The term ‘active shooter’ became common in 2008 just as the gun industry pivoted to marketing combat rifles to civilians.
Since then, AR-15 style rifles have (predictably) become the preference of school shooters and mass shooters over the last 15 years. pic.twitter.com/gK51QzCsKj
— K-12 School Shooting Database (@K12ssdb) November 21, 2023