Why Gang Members Can’t Shoot Straight
Gun Control Needs to Focus on Gun Safety, No Matter Who Is Shooting
Six years ago, my husband Mark retired from the Los Angeles Police Department. After 37 years as a police officer, he still possessed three guns, which are safely locked away somewhere in our house. Since retirement, he has never removed these guns from their hiding place. I suspect they serve more as mementos, along with his badge encased in Lucite.
Throughout his career in law enforcement, Mark was systematically and repeatedly tested on gun skills and safety. LAPD officers are required to re-qualify on the pistol range every two months. It …
