Lawmaker and Columbine survivor pushes for guns in schools

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published 2 February 2015

In 1999, Patrick Neville was a student at Columbine High School during the tragic massacre that resulted in the deaths of 12 students and one teacher. Now, Neville is a Republican lawmaker in the Colorado House of Representatives who "truly believes that had some of [the teachers] had the legal authority to be armed, more of my friends would still be alive today."

State Rep. Neville has introduced legislation in the Democrat-controlled Colorado State House that "would allow teachers with concealed weapons permits to carry firearms in Colorado public schools," The Hill reports.

"Criminals aren't deterred by a flashy sign on the door," Neville said. "The only thing that is going to stop murderers intent on doing harm is to give good people the legal authority to carry a gun to protect themselves and our children."