Gun Presence in Nashville Schools Highlighted by Recent Shooting

A woman who was present during the mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27, told police that a few staff members were armed, according to a police call obtained by The Tennessean. It is unclear if the staff members were present during the incident or what the campus's policies are around carrying weapons. The massacre sparked a demonstration at the Tennessee Capitol, during which hundreds of students and parents protested for stricter gun control laws inside the building. Research has yet to support claims that armed guards can prevent mass shootings.