Our children have got to be scared whether they consciously know it or not. That grieves me.
What is even worse, as it becomes the norm (as it has) it could be even more prevalent than it is now.
Welcome to the wild, wild west. 
No, Darlin... The West knows better.
The West has more guns per square inch than anywhere on the planet, and barring liberal outposts, this kind of thing just don't happen.
But I hear you. My brother lives in Nashville, and his kids are all freaked out.