A movie theater, an elementary school, a public park all have one thing in common; they are gun-free zones. These locations have all been the site of the most recent mass shootings. All but one public shooting, since the 1950s, with more than three deaths has occurred where guns were not allowed (Fund par.12). Apparently, these gun-free zones were not so gun free. In all of these cases a common denominator, gun-free zones, clearly presents the problem that gun-free zones are not near as safe as once thought. After multiple mass shootings happening in “gun-free” zones, these areas need to be reformed. Gun-free zones need to stop giving a sense of false security and leaving law-abiding citizens defenseless through a change of policy.
During President Clinton’s presidency, he passed the “Gun-Free Schools Act” (GFSZA), which prohibits any person from knowingly carrying a gun onto school …show more content…
With the recurring pattern of mass shootings happening in gun-free zones, gun-free zones need to be made more secure and give Americans a way to defend themselves. The first option is to up security to about the level in an airport around all of these gun-free zones so that they are perfectly safe, because the criminals are ignoring the gun-free zones which are posted by signs. This would be very expensive and labor inducive. Not exactly the best use of police force since the percentage of criminals is low. The second option is to eliminate gun-free zones by removing the signs. There will be exceptions such as airports and law enforcement offices (non-officers). The people who carry guns in these areas will have to be of legal age and have a permit with the same process as there is now. This plan requires no change in costs because signs are being taken down, permits are still being paid and no extra manpower is needed in the police
During President Clinton’s presidency, he passed the “Gun-Free Schools Act” (GFSZA), which prohibits any person from knowingly carrying a gun onto school …show more content…
With the recurring pattern of mass shootings happening in gun-free zones, gun-free zones need to be made more secure and give Americans a way to defend themselves. The first option is to up security to about the level in an airport around all of these gun-free zones so that they are perfectly safe, because the criminals are ignoring the gun-free zones which are posted by signs. This would be very expensive and labor inducive. Not exactly the best use of police force since the percentage of criminals is low. The second option is to eliminate gun-free zones by removing the signs. There will be exceptions such as airports and law enforcement offices (non-officers). The people who carry guns in these areas will have to be of legal age and have a permit with the same process as there is now. This plan requires no change in costs because signs are being taken down, permits are still being paid and no extra manpower is needed in the police