NEWSMAX: Banning gun-free zones and allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons could help eliminate mass shootings at schools, John R. Lott, one of the nation’s leading gun experts, tells Newsmax in an exclusive interview Saturday.
Lott, an author and college professor, told Newsmax that gun-free zones become “a magnet” for deranged killers who hope to burn their names into the history books by running up a big body count.
Lott’s landmark book “More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws” is in its 3rd edition. He told Newsmax there is a “very good chance” the Connecticut school shooting could have been averted, if teachers there were permitted to carry concealed handguns… (more)
EDITOR: Since it is clear that the nation is not about to ban guns, this might be a necessary alternative.
I agree it’s a worthy debate that has potential for great benefit and great harm. At any rate it should be voluntary as guns are not in some peoples comfort zone. We cannot continue to allow our children to be killed with impunity.
The police response in CT was impressive, lots of vehicles, tactical police with body armor and automatic weapons etc., but it was far too late. Seconds counted and the police arrived in minutes.