Deputize America was conceived in December 2012 after the tragic
shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School. 20 children died that
day.
Shortly after the tragedy, President Obama gave a short speech
from the Oval Office. Behind his desk were children that
attended Sandy Hook Elementary School.
His message…“We, in this country, must do something to make our children
safer.” I thought to myself, “What can the government do? Pass
a new law that says … it’s really - really bad to shoot
children?”
Laws do not make people safer when it comes to terrorist,
criminals or violent crazy people.
I thought, “What would I do?” I’d Deputize millions of Americans
who commit to protecting themselves and others. The truth is ….
The first responders in a deadly force situation are the victims
themselves.
So here we are more than a decade later. Are we safer? No. In
fact, security for our families is the number one concern across
the country.
We thank the government and law enforcement for all they do. I’m
certain we will never know the extent of their dedication or
give them enough appreciation.
Deputize America is about the American people. It is about
taking back our responsibility for the outcomes of our own lives
and families. “Americans looking out for other Americans!”
That’s what this is all about!
Michael Carrigan, Founder