Stop the Killing

Firearms-related incidents kill more than 45,000 people in the US every year and are the leading cause of death for US children and adolescents. But school shootings are different than suicides, and suicides are different than street gang fights.In this groundbreaking book, former FBI agent and mass shooting expert Katherine Schweit reveals the secrets to reducing gun violence in our communities. Drawing on her insider knowledge and extensive research, she debunks the myths and misconceptions about mass shooters and shows us how to spot warning signs and assess and improve our security and training in schools, businesses, and houses of worship.

Easy-to-read and politics free, this book offers novices and gun experts alike facts and strategies to calmly discuss firearms laws, firearms ownership, court decisions, and the Founding Fathers' thinking behind the Second Amendment. Get the details on red flag laws, background checks, semi-automatic weapons, AR-15s, ghost guns, firearms training, mental health matters, and the role domestic violence plays.