🛑 Gun-Free Zones: A Dangerous Illusion of Safety
Imagine walking into your favorite coffee shop. You're with your family, just enjoying the afternoon. You glance at the door and see a sign that says:
“No Firearms Allowed.”
At first glance, that might feel like a comforting message. But here's the hard truth:
That sign doesn't stop evil. It only disarms the people who would stand up to it.
🎯 Who Do Gun-Free Zones Actually Protect?
Criminals — by definition — don't follow rules. They don't care about signs. They see a “gun-free zone” as an open invitation to commit violence without resistance. It's a flashing neon sign that says:
“Nobody here can stop you.”
Time and again, we've seen mass shootings and robberies unfold in businesses that proudly display these signs, leaving law-abiding citizens totally defenseless.
💥 Real Stories. Real Lives Lost.
Aurora, CO – Movie Theater Shooting (2012)
James Holmes walked past multiple theaters closer to his home — ones that allowed concealed carry — and instead targeted the only one that didn't.
🎬 Result: 12 dead, 70 wounded.
Nashville Waffle House Shooting (2018)
At 3:20 AM, a man with a rifle opened fire in a Waffle House — a gun-free zone. The attacker killed four people before being tackled by an unarmed patron. A few moments of armed resistance might have saved lives.
🥞 Result: 4 dead, many traumatized.
Fort Hood – A Military Base with Disarmed Soldiers (2009 & 2014)
It's hard to believe — but even on a military base, soldiers aren't allowed to carry personal firearms. Twice, shooters took advantage of this policy, killing service members who couldn't defend themselves.
🪖 Result: 17 dead, dozens wounded.
Charleston Church Shooting (2015)
A peaceful Bible study turned deadly when an armed attacker walked into a church — another gun-free zone. The congregation never stood a chance.
⛪ Result: 9 dead.
📊 The Data Doesn't Lie
According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, 94% of mass public shootings between 1950 and 2019 happened in gun-free zones.
Why? Because attackers aren't stupid. They choose places where they know people won't shoot back.
🚫 Why Support a Business That Makes You a Target?
When a business puts up a “No Guns Allowed” sign, it's doing more than expressing a political position. It's telling you:
- › We don't trust you.
- › We'd rather you be defenseless.
- › We'll gamble with your safety — and your family's — for the sake of appearances.
By supporting these businesses, you're rewarding policies that create soft targets for criminals.
🔖 What Our Stickers Do
Our stickers aren't just decals — they're a silent protest against dangerous policies. They're a way of saying:
“I see what you're doing, and it's not making anyone safer.”
They challenge businesses and bystanders to think critically. They draw attention to a hard truth:
Gun-free zones don't stop crime — they create victims.
✊ Take a Stand
We believe in the right to self-defense. We believe in protecting our families. And we believe that true safety doesn't come from a sign — it comes from preparation and awareness.
Join the movement. Educate. Speak up. Push back against the illusion.