Christina Grimmie and the "Gun Violence Epidemic"

Singer Christina Grimmie, who starred in NBC's "The Voice," died early Saturday after a gunman shot her following a performance in Florida, authorities said. The gunman fatally shot himself after Grimmie's brother tackled him, according to authorities. The singer had performed at The Plaza Live theater Friday night, along with the band Before You Exit, when the shooting broke out. She was rushed to a hospital in critical condition and died a few hours later.  It's unclear how the gunman got a gun into the venue or whether attendees were checked for weapons.  "We don't know if he was just a crazy fan that followed her on Twitter or on social media," Ford said. "We really don't know ... it's undetermined at this point."

Requiescat in Pace for her soul and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends at this horrible time. Unfortunately this young woman’s tragic death will be used to push an agenda that would have done nothing to stop it.

Gun Control doesn’t work.You will not hear that or read that, and yes I need to put that on the list of topics that I need to write about. Let me show you the measures that were in place to keep this young woman alive.

Despite what those who are convinced that there is a "Gun Violence Epidemic"  will tell you, you cannot take a gun anywhere. Florida has restrictions on where you could bring your legally concealed gun. The 2016 Florida Statutes under “Chapter 790– Weapons and Firearms”  states under section:

·       (12)(a) A license issued under this section does not authorize any person to openly carry a handgun or carry a concealed weapon or firearm into:

12) Any portion of an establishment licensed to dispense alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, which portion of the establishment is primarily devoted to such purpose;

 

A quick check of The Plaza Live Theater shows two things:

1. The venue serves alcohol
2. Without proper authorization-Firearms are not allowed 

This tragic example shows that despite laws that are put in place, people with bad intentions will find a way to do terrible things. The person who committed this heinous act did not

1. Respect the laws that are in place
2. More importantly, respect the right to life

  

Laws are great, laws keep our society from descending into chaos. The problem is those whose enforce it are not everywhere all the time. One thing I will continue to say, you are responsible for keeping you and those you love safe.

Requiescat in Pace - Christina Grimmie 1994-2016

Good Luck and Good Hunting