Polk Sheriff Grady Judd gives his opinion on the Florida gun bill
School Safety and Gun Control
Andrew Pollack, a member of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas commission, discusses school safety and gun control in Florida.
Failures in School Safety
- The sheriff's office, school system, county, and teachers all failed to prevent the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
- The Florida legislature and Governor Scott have made improvements to school safety since then.
- Some districts are still in denial about the need for improved security measures.
Importance of Armed Personnel on Campus
- Concealed carry is being considered by the legislature as a means of improving school safety.
- If there had been armed personnel on campus during the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, lives could have been saved.
- Criminals do not follow rules or laws. Good people who know how to handle guns should be allowed to carry them for self-defense.
Layers of Security Measures
- Mental health counselors and threat assessment systems have been put in place to improve school safety.
- However, if all other security measures fail, armed personnel are necessary to stop an active shooter.
- Rules are in place for those who violate gun laws. Law-abiding citizens who know how to handle guns should be allowed to carry them for self-defense.
Importance of Armed Citizens
- Only good people who appropriately handle firearms should be allowed to carry concealed weapons.
- If someone saves your loved one from being shot by a criminal with a firearm, you will think differently about gun control.