That is a very simplified, media-created explanation that doesn't do justice to the situation. That's entirely up to individual school districts, Nisbet says. Some districts have turned to metal detectors, others are employing armed security guards. Both of these measures are very effective deterrents. As another alternative, Nisbet believes school districts should investigate the recent proposal to allow certain faculty and administrators to carry concealed weapons after obtaining a permit and rigorous, highly specialized training.
Statistics show that in areas where permits for concealed weapons are higher, crime rates are lower.
While Nisbet recognizes that this proposal may be controversial, he believes that any opposition to the idea would be based on a false perception of gun use - a perception perpetuated by the media. The media's overall treatment of gun issues is skewed. Media stories largely equate guns with illicit violence. For the most part, the media reports only the negative effects of guns. We have had horrific incidents in American schools, but these are isolated incidents.