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Editor’s note: If you or somebody you know are in crisis, contact Crisis Support Services of Alameda County’s 24-hour confidential crisis line at 800-309-2131 or CrisisSupport.org, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, via text at 800-799-4889, chat or at SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
Dublin police confirmed that a man died after sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the shooting range at an outdoor recreation equipment store in the city on Tuesday evening.
Dublin Police Services were called to Guns, Fishing & Other Stuff on Amador Plaza Road just after 5 p.m. Tuesday to ascertain the condition of a possibly suicidal person in the indoor firearms range part of the store, according to Capt. Gurvinder Gosal.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man down in one of the shooting lanes inside the store with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Gosal said. Life-saving measures were performed, but the man — a 35-year-old from Bay Point whose name was not released — was pronounced dead at the store.
“Based on evidence located at the scene and our ongoing investigation, there were no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances,” Gosal said. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victim.”
This type of incident has always been one of my worst fears at the range. I’m thankful the shooter did not take out someone else.
Mental health is a hot topic, as it should. It appears that many mental health issues came at the onset of COVID. If that’s the case, why? Chime in peeps.
COVID restrictions forced many people to self-isolate with nowhere to turn when it came to dealing with their personal mental issues and private concerns.
America is a lonely place governed by false imagery and expectations. Some can deal with it, others cannot.
It does not take a Dr. Phil to add 2+2 together.
As far as firing range/target practice, I am fortunate to have a friend who resides in a more rural section of CA with lots of open space. We do our shooting there on his private property.
All gun license applicants should be subjected to a comprehensive mental capacity evaluation.
Then again, a sizable number of firearms are illegally owned and so this suggestion does not apply in many instances.
Instead of cherishing capacity rounds, the NRA should be advocating that all gun owners be mentally sound.
@Marcus who said:
“America is a lonely place governed by false imagery and expectations. Some can deal with it, others cannot.”
Really? Based on what? I wonder what kind of system you think is better? America bad, Russia good, perhaps? Or better yet, China good, America bad? And what’s “with the false imagery” claim. What does that mean?
You might want to lay foundation to your arguments which would help make your point. As it stands, it sounds like you don’t like your country. Simple solution: LEAVE.
I mean every word.
@Malcom…though I wouldn’t want to live in either country, China and Russia have far fewer shootings than the United States.
Is it because they do not have a Second Amendment?
Most pro-2nd amendment advocates cite mental illness rather than the firearms as the primary cause for gun-related tragedies.
Is it because some people cannot deal with the harsh realities of everyday life?
“America is a lonely place governed by false imagery and expectations. Some can deal with it, others cannot.”
^ Makes sense to me. Usually it’s the social misfits (not well balanced people) who commit mass shootings.
As for the individual at the shooting range, he obviously had mental ‘issues’ as well.
@Regina, you stated the following: “Usually it’s the social misfits (not well-balanced people) who commit mass shootings.”
I see… So, because the social misfits can’t handle living in this country, your government should take guns away from ALL individuals, correct? That appears to be the argument you’re making. However, you also stated: “Most pro-2nd amendment advocates cite mental illness rather than the firearms as the primary cause for gun-related tragedies.” Uh, you might want to re-read what you said. I’m not aware of a firearm killing someone without the shooter pulling the trigger.
@Malcom Hex: Despite its dense population, we do not have a gun problem in India because few citizens own firearms.
These preventable tragedies are prevalent in America because too many people have access to guns, both legal and illegal.
Temperament also plays a part in these shootings as many Americans are short-fused.
At the time of its writing, the Second Amendment referred to single-shot muskets, not modern technologically-advanced weaponry.
And so the question is…why would a civilian need to own a military-style assault weapon?
“…because the social misfits can’t handle living in this country, your government should take guns away from ALL individuals, correct?”
Guns should be like cars…regulated, licensed, and subject to confiscation from certain individuals who are incapable of handling them responsibly and without incident.
Some call it common sense.
@Amrit stated:
“At the time of its writing, the Second Amendment referred to single-shot muskets, not modern technologically-advanced weaponry.”
WRONG. You made a false statement. The 2nd Amendment states the following: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
The 2nd Amendment does not specify what kinds of arms. In fact, it doesn’t list a pistol as as a firearm – which were around back then. And by the way, many legal scholars believe that the reason the 2nd Amendment does not describe what kinds of arms people can bear is because our forefathers believed firearms would advance from a technological perspective.
@Holly stated:
“Guns should be like cars…regulated, licensed, and subject to confiscation from certain individuals who are incapable of handling them responsibly and without incident.”
In the United States, access to guns is controlled by law under a number of federal statutes. These laws regulate the manufacture, trade, possession, transfer, record keeping, transport, and destruction of firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories.