Yes, Rapaire, I do believe it might have been different if he'd used an axe. For one, he would have had to catch them and get up close and personal with each individual. The adults might have been able to overpower him, the kids might have been able to get away. Potential victims might have a fighting chance against a hand-weapon as opposed to a gun, imo.

Some Native American tribes also would pray for the victims AND the gunman. Traditional Navajo would sing a "Blessing Way" for him as he would be considered very ill and in need of healing. Of course, they would also Sing for the victims.

Mitakuye Oyasin