Gun Security In Schools Research Paper

Updated gun laws are needed to reduce the amount of mass shootings in the United States. On June 12th, 2015, a man walked into a gay night club, and shot and killed almost 50 people. That man was the FBI, and should not have been able to get a firearm. The law against who can or can not get a gun needs to be revised. Along with that, stricter laws should be put into place, such as the amount of magazines a gun can take, or child-proof triggers/safety locks. Another issue seems to be security, and if we had better security in public places like schools, or shopping malls, we can lower the rate of annual shootings and make it harder for a shooter to kill. The law against who can or can not get a gun needs to be revised. You have to earn the
“At nightclubs, adjustments could be wands to detect metal, more security guards and more communication with police.” (Miami Herald). "’Though I am for stricter gun control for automatic weapons, I think we should have stricter security in schools, no matter how nice and safe an area seems to be,’ Katz said. ‘Let's get some metal detectors or something, and require every person to go through the security checks, even if the staff knows them. Especially since, as this case proves, many people who commit these crimes are not just random strangers.’" (CNN). Some extra security, maybe even security guards at every entrance/exit would be 10 times safer for the students. School doors, for example, should be of steel and only open from the inside. Panic buttons should be located throughout the facility. Children are our future and our most precious assets . Not just schools though, most public places, such as malls and hospitals should take on extra
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