The 2013 Realities of Gun Control

With one of the greatest crises to ever face the Second Amendment developing weekly, there is a new reality to being a gun owner. With more than 30 proposed gun laws being heard by the 133rd Federal Congress, and a harsh new state law in New York among others, gun control is on the horizon. Even if all the bills are defeated, there are already effects being felt nationwide.

Fewer cops due to School needs

While the attack at Sandy Hook brought a lack of effective school security to the public's attention, there has been a rush to increase this any way possible. Unfortunately, it is turned into a proverbial 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' situation in some communities. Schools have ramped up security on their own accord by borrowing cops from already overstretched departments. In Marlboro, New Jersey there is now a uniformed cop in all nine schools. Los Angeles, who already has 350 deputies in 100 high schools, is also increasing their efforts.

However, this is already thinning out the fraying blue line that protects the community. This is a temporary fix at best and school districts around the country will have to budget increased security to best fit their needs moving forward. One school district in Ohio is allowing its janitors to pack heat after a two day course. While this may not be perfect, it provides an extra margin of security without pulling cops from the zone.

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