Published 10:00 am Thursday, October 22, 2026

Interest in guns spikes after a school shooting.

People feel less safe. And at Silver Rail Elementary it was a parent who became a hero. Kaylub Giamanco heard shots. He entered the school and shot the shooter multiple times, killing him.

People thinking about getting a gun need to take the responsibility very seriously. A gun won’t necessarily make anyone safer. It’s especially true if they lack training and fail to store it safely.

“Anyone considering purchasing a firearm, who has recently purchased one, or who is applying for a concealed handgun license should take time to make an informed decision, complete appropriate safety training, understand applicable laws and plan for secure storage and responsible handling of any firearm,” Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert told us.

Former Bend Police Chief Jim Porter supports the Second Amendment.…