After Another Mass Shooting, Texas Lawmaker Slammed for Saying Solution to Gun Violence Is 'Praying for Protection'

A Texas lawmaker isn’t backing down from his controversial stance, within the wake of another mass shooting, that altering gun laws can be ineffective to stop more violence — and that “praying for cover” was the one answer.

Rep. Matt Schaefer, a Republican who represents District 6 within the Texas Home of Representatives, spoke out on social media not lengthy after authorities stated a gunman killed seven individuals and injured 22 more during a capturing spree in Odessa and Midlands on Saturday.

“’Do something!’ is the statement we maintain listening to. As an elected official with a vote in Austin, let me inform you what I'm NOT going to do. I am NOT going to make use of the evil acts of a handful of individuals to decrease the God-given rights of my fellow Texas. Period,” he wrote, arguing that no proposed solutions would stop “an individual with evil intent.” (Specialists say otherwise.)

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Schaefer continued, writing that he stated “NO” to the next: no to pink flag pre-crime legal guidelines, universal background checks, bans on assault rifles and high-capacity magazines and obligatory gun buybacks — thought several of those coverage modifications are broadly supported by People, if not Schaefer’s constituents.

As an alternative, he wrote that the country should say “YES” to the following in an effort to try to beat back further bloodshed: sure to praying for victims, praying for cover, praying that God would rework the hearts of people with evil intent and to discipline within the houses, amongst different issues.

“YES to your God-given, constitutionally protected rights,” Schaefer wrote. “YES to God, and NO to more government intrusions.”

His statement shortly drew backlash from those who questioned how emotional appeals, nevertheless well-meaning, could possibly be effective in stopping somebody from committing a criminal offense.

“My aunt prayed for cover before she was murdered in a courthouse capturing. Are you saying she simply didn’t pray onerous enough or…..?” one Facebook consumer commented.

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Added another, “Our constitutional rights aren't God-given, praying does not shield us & in case you do nothing you have to be out of a job. As a Texan, I’m appalled by your conduct & will do no matter I can to vote you out.”

Democratic National Committee member Khary Penebaker performed off of Schaefer’s personal rhetoric, writing, “I say NO to Matt Schaefer. His soul is wholly owned by the @NRA.”

“Hey Rep. Matt Schaefer if you wish to receives a commission for saying prayers develop into a Pastor,” a Twitter consumer wrote. “As an elected official your personal spiritual beliefs don’t belong in Government.”

I say NO to Matt Schaefer. His soul is wholly owned by the @NRA https://t.co/UsJ4HqWeIz

— Khary Penebaker, Fx (@kharyp) September 1, 2019

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Matt Schaefer’s answer to an epidemic of gun violence? Make wishes and beat your youngsters. #GunReformNow https://t.co/RMp39KxeWj

— Sam Riegel (@samriegel) September 1, 2019

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“My identify is Matt Schaefer and I take pleasure in youngsters dying by gunshot wounds because God stated *examine notes* guns are an absolute right in my imagination.” https://t.co/xDvBbxOuWS

— X (@XLNB) September 1, 2019

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Can somebody cite which passage of the Bible God states it is a god-given right to own a gun? This man is unbelievable and is clearly owned by the gun foyer. #NoRA https://t.co/PxVV1RoV2Z

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) September 1, 2019

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The newest Texas mass capturing which impressed Schaefer’s submit got here 4 weeks after a gunman stormed a Walmart in El Paso and killed 22 individuals.

Schaefer, a Navy veteran, was elected to workplace in November 2012.

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His office did not instantly reply to PEOPLE’s request for comment. When another Twitter consumer implied he was going to delete his feedback, he wrote that he wouldn’t: “They are all posted for you to learn.”

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