From Prayers to Gun Control: A Timeline

The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has proved to e different than previous school shootings. Days after the event, students took action and protested for better gun control, followed by nationwide school walkout showing support. They grieved while taking initiative to demand change, and this time it was led by students. The students demand that the government and the NRA regulate guns to ensure no more lives are lost due to gun violence. The students are conversing with adults and with government officials and although their demands have still no been met, the movement continues.

Stoneman Douglas 2018

The nation was shocked once again by another tragedy, this time at an elementary school. The NRA was mentioned again for not taking some responsibility for the event when they are the organization that makes guns so easily accessible. However, the event was followed by support to the families of the victims, mostly economic support, and not so much push for gun control.

Sandy Hook 2012

The Columbine shooting was the first big school shooting in America. It shocked the entire nation and the event was followed by collective grieving. However, there was not a large urge for control. The protesters outside the NRA meeting were mostly demanding that the NRA removed itself from Colorado after the dreadful event. The shooting at Columbine for many proved the need for better school security and improvements to mental health programs.

Columbine 1999