Does more guns mean safer schools?

BY IMAAN 10N

Donald Trump, president of the USA, wants to allow teachers to have guns in schools. This decision was made due to a gunman shooting 17 people in a school in American. Trump said arming teachers could put an end to shooting quickly. This action was discussed on the 15 February 2018.

This established a rapid reaction worldwide as nations contemplated the outcome of this idea. Form tutor of 10N, Mr Amir, stated: “Even 5 year olds know to eliminate the problem, not add to it.”

This attack, that killed 17, has gotten everyone on edge as they debate the correct solution. Many teenagers, from the Washington DC suburbs, rallied outside at the time - some voicing support for arming teachers. However, Mark Barden - whose son Daniel was killed in the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut - said more guns was not the answer. This has caused chaos, especially in America as they riot in favour of or against this misconception of more is better.

Trump declared the reason for this was that if a teacher who was adept at firearms was present, they could very well end the attack very quickly. However, 72% of teachers said they would not want to carry a gun even if the law allowed.

Overall, many oppose this course of action worldwide. What do you think? How would you feel if there were guns in your school?