ZERT Coffee & Chaos 142 – Nobody Is Coming to Save You: Gun-Free Zones, Global Violence, and the Illusion of Safety

In this episode of ZERT Coffee & Chaos, we break down the latest wave of violence making headlines—from a shooting in Australia to a gun-free-zone incident at Brown University—and ask the uncomfortable questions no one in power seems willing to answer.

Every time these events happen, the same talking points get recycled: more laws, more restrictions, more promises that this time it will make a difference. But criminals don’t follow laws. They don’t respect signs. And they certainly don’t care about “gun-free zones.”

This episode isn’t about fear—it’s about reality. The hard truth is that no one is coming to save you. Law enforcement does their best, but they can’t be everywhere. Institutions will issue statements, not protection. Safety is not outsourced.

We discuss why disarmed populations are repeatedly targeted, how “safe spaces” often become soft targets, and why preparedness—mental, physical, and situational—isn’t paranoia, it’s responsibility.

If you believe safety is something someone else provides, this episode will challenge that belief. If you understand that personal responsibility is the first line of defense, this conversation will reinforce why staying prepared at all times isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Coffee’s hot. Chaos is real. Stay ready.