Weapons at school

Public school officials in the United States say they are concerned about the increase in the number of students carrying guns in school hallways, classrooms and playgrounds. Los Angeles schools had sixty firearm accidents last year. New York, Detroit, Atlanta, Kansas City and other cities report an increase in firearm incidents among students. "We have a problem and it's growing," said Everett Copeland, Kansas City's school safety officer. “Children carry guns for various reasons. Some say they were threatened. Some involve extortion attempts. Some guys just say it's a status symbol. "There's no question there will be an increase. There are thousands of cheap guns on the streets. Kids take them with ease. These guys are definitely off the zip line scene. As for where the youngsters are. I had the idea. of carrying weapons, an assistant The school security administrator in New York responds: "There are children who see guns at home, who see people who always carry guns, and these children carry guns. even weapons.