Just out of interest when did you hear the news?
My daughter (a teacher) saw a film that they apparently show to kindergarten children in the US to tell them what to do in case of an active shooter incident. It was done in the form of a jolly film with lines like:
"Lie on the floor, don't say a word,
Don't shout out or you'll be heard!"
Incredible that it's come to this.
I got back from a 2 week trip to the US on sunday. In Amarillo, Texas, my travelling party went to the Big Texas Steakhouse which offers a free limo ride to and from the restaurant. Our chauffeur is the proud owner of 75 different guns, a dozen of which are readily available around the home. His 6 kids are all trained in usage and respect for the guns, and he is confident that any of them, including his 4 year old, could defend their property if the need arose. He proudly stated that anyone who shoots an intruder or would be intruder is praised locally and is more likely to be featured on the front page of the local newspaper rather than get arrested. Crazy reality of Texas, USA.
He was one hell of a bloke, though. Articulate, entertaining and passionate in his belief that more guns is the right answer. Arm the teachers, arm all shop staff and arm all places of worship. Bearing arms is the solution to gun crime, in his passionate opinion.