The Surprising Reality: More Gun Dealers in the US Than Fast-Food Outlets
Protecting Our Students By Robert Jordan Introduction: In this discussion, we address a striking statistic that paints a vivid picture of the cultural and regulatory landscape in the United States: there are approximately 78,000 licensed gun dealers, more than the total of all McDonald’s, Burger King, Subway, and Wendy’s locations combined. The Statistic at a […]
The Alarming Reality: Almost 5,000 People Have Died in U.S. Gun Violence by June 2024
Protecting Our Students – Donate Introduction As of June 2024, nearly 5,000 individuals have lost their lives to gun violence in the United States, a stark reminder of the ongoing public health crisis posed by firearms. According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, this alarming number averages out to about 108 deaths per day, […]
Inconsistent Criteria Lead to Misleading Representation of Active Shooter Threats in FBI Report
Protecting Our Students – Donate Introduction On Monday, the FBI released a report on the characteristics of #activeshooter attacks in 2023, quickly making headlines across national news outlets. When the average citizen hears ‘active shooter,’ we envision the harrowing images of someone with a rifle entering a public space. But beyond the headlines and executive […]
Seminole High Student Arrested for Allegedly Bringing Gun to Summer School
Protecting Our Students – Donate SANFORD, Fla. – In a troubling incident that underscores the importance of stringent school safety measures, a 16-year-old student at Seminole High School was arrested for allegedly bringing a gun to campus during summer school. This incident highlights the critical need for continuous vigilance and comprehensive safety protocols in our […]