A new bill passed in the Maryland legislature will prevent dangerous people from being able to own guns. In addition, the state will spend millions to increase security in schools.
The first law is known as a “red flag” law. It gives judges the power to order gun owners to turn in their guns if the owners are considered to be dangerous. Five states have enacted similar legislation while dozens more are considering the same type of law. While the law in Maryland was proposed before the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, the incident seems to have fueled support from legislators and the governor.
In addition, several million will be spent this year to allow schools to install security devices at schools, including reinforced doors as well as panic buttons. The doors could better prevent shooters from entering the building. If shooters still found a way in, panic buttons would alert those in the school of the shooter’s presence more quickly, which could increase reaction times.
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