Racially motivated shootings continue to rise

Despite the trials and tribulations that were so aptly recorded by our nation’s Civil Rights leaders, racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric continues to dominate the national conversation and has created a more egregious than ever divide between our people.

Unfortunately, these hateful words and speeches have culminated in dastardly violent acts that have only created a further chasm in a nation that once stood on the principles of unity and diversity. Most recently, a disgruntled California teen opened fire at a seemingly idyllic garlic festival, killing three children and injuring a dozen others. The gunman was quickly neutralized by two fast-acting officers. Authorities have yet to reveal a motive in the shooting, but the shooter’s online activities allude to inklings of racial superiority mindset and a dated evolutionary ideology.

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An Elephant Safe Room can be easily installed into almost any home, office, or religious center.

While California laws strictly prohibit the possession of firearms like the one used in the Gilroy, Calif. shooting, this prohibition was for naught in preventing the deaths of innocent bystanders. With deranged shooters ignoring the laws of the land, along with common sense and decency, the only alternative to fighting fire-with-fire, is investing in vetted steel protection, such as a shelter from Elephant Safe Room.

A 4’ X 4’ Safe Room, priced at a reduced rate of $3,500, would be the perfect solution to mitigate the threat of a mass shooter. These units can be easily fitted anywhere and can be accommodated to fit your specific needs. With a seven-point security door, any perpetrator of violent acts will be easily deterred from even trying to enter this unit once he discovers how impenetrable it is.

Panel kits can be easily retrofitted into existing building

Earlier this spring, John T. Earnest allegedly opened fire in a Southern California synagogue, killing one person and injuring three others. Federal affidavits paint a picture of a deranged and mentally ill man who harbored deep ill will toward Muslims and Jews. His callous words were detailed in a manifesto that shed more light on his deep seeded animosities toward commonly targeted ethnic groups. Due to his derogatory motives, federal authorities are seeking federal hate crime charges.

A 6’ X 6’ panelized safe room, priced at an affordable asking price of $4,895, could be easily retrofitted into the existing infrastructure of almost any church or synagogue. Religious centers are almost the last place gunmen expect to encounter firearms, which makes these places of worship particularly vulnerable to shootings. These safe rooms can easily accommodate up to 10 people, and we have plenty of larger options if you wish to consider the needs of an entire congregation.

Growing threat increases demand for safe rooms

Earnest’s actions were not without precedent, unfortunately. According to his manifesto, the disturbed individual was allegedly inspired by the New Zealand mosque shootings. In that shooting, the lone gunman allegedly opened fire on a group of Muslim worshippers, killing 50 and wounding dozers of others.

Unfortunately, racially and ethnically inspired shootings appear to be on the uptick. According to the New York Times, attacks by white extremists are growing. An analysis by the newspaper’s core team of investigative journalists found that “at least one third of white extremist killers since 2011 were inspired by others who perpetrated similar attacks, professed a reverence for them or showed an interest in their tactics.

Panel safe rooms offer superior protection

Regardless of your political affiliation or views on gun ownership, you cannot deny that mass shootings that are motivated by race and hate are on the rise in our nation. Countless other people have been killed in the deadly crossfire even though they were not intended victims. This should not be taken to deride the seriousness of the matter or to cast blame on the victim, but it does go to show that no one is impervious to the bullets of a madman.

Obviously, no one seriously thinks they will become a statistic or a just a number as the result of a few wayward bullets, but it’s a reality we must face daily. So why leave any room for doubt? Now is in the time to invest in steel rated protection.

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Our customized steel panel can retrofit any room, so you don’t have to worry about heavy demolition. They are also lightweight and easy to maneuver, but don’t let their versatility fool you as this steel rated protection can secure your valuables and loved ones. They are also discreet and easy to install, so you don’t have to worry about broadcasting your home’s infrastructure to devious and conniving criminals. Contact us today for a free consultation and to learn more about evading criminal intent.