Why Can't There Be a Special Alarm...

[WiffenPoof]

If these shootings are going to continue (and they will), we need to find ways to maximize survivability,

It is my understanding that the suspect pulled the fire alarm prior to shooting. Apparently it was a way for him to get the students out of the classrooms and into the halls.

I don't understand why we don't have a special alarm just like the fire alarm but with a radically different sound. This alarm would tell everyone on campus instantly that there is an active shooter in the area. It could sound like the horn that goes off when a submarine is about to dive. It could be anything. An alarm of this kind would allow teachers and staff to immediately lock down and hold in place.

On a related note...
Sandy Hook effected me in ways that I can not describe. The image of all those first graders being shot execution style is one that I will not soon forget.

If you recall, a poll was taken soon after that tragedy where an overwhelming percentage (90+%) of Americans were in favor of extended background checks. But nothing happened.

Do you think anything will happen legislatively to address this issue? Don't count on it.

-P

[Squinch]

1. So you hear the fire alarm and the active shooter alarm at the same time. What do you do?

[WiffenPoof]

4. Good Question

However, the Active Shooter Alarm could only be set off by a faculty or staff person. Hopefully that would prevent both being pulled.

[Squinch]

6. But he pulled the fire alarm. Then they found out he was there when the kids came out to the

hall.

I'm not trying to shoot down the idea. I work in schools. Maybe the active shooter alarm cuts off the fire alarm.

Ugh. I can't believe we need to be thinking about these things.

[Gabi Hayes]

10. I do, too. We lock our doors to each room all day long NOBODY gets into ANY room without a key

Real pain, but it saved lives in Oregon

How bout NO MORE MILITARY GRADE WEAPONS????

fuck the gun nut apologists,

Too fuckin bad for YOU, over compensators

Try a peen extender pill instead

I own a rifle, bolt action....no bullets. Shot lots of different machine guns, 50 cal sniper rifles, BAR....CRAZY guns, once. That was more than enough. crazy wingnut/gun nut acquaintances. Ragged me for being a comsymp bleeding heart, til I blew up the propane tank they set out with my 50 cal incindiary



That should br THE LIMIT....single shot. Only magazine those maniacs need is Hustler!

gun nuts can go jerk off serially.....that’s what they’re doing with their sublimation

Insane!

[WiffenPoof]

11. I agree eom

[forgotmylogin]

2. It's not a bad idea...

Someone who has seen the shooter and survived would need the presence of mind and opportunity to pull that alarm.

[Fred Sanders]

3. Who pulls the active shooter alarm? And what kind of lockdown could not be blasted through by

a hail of bullets from military grade rifle?

I completely disagree.

Less guns, harder to get is the solution that works in every other nation on the planet.

[WiffenPoof]

7. Yeah, I see what you're saying...

The active shooter could set off a small nuclear weapon and flatten the entire school.

Geeze...I'm just trying to offer a suggestion that would save lives.

What's wrong with this place?

[WiffenPoof]

5. Wow!

Here I'm suggesting something that would save lives, etc. and I'm catching crap.

I never said that this alarm would take the place of eliminating weapons as a way to solve a problem.

Geeze.

[Squinch]

8. You're not catching crap. People are trying to think through the problem with you.

There's a difference.

[wasupaloopa]

9. You could send a blast text to every student with a phone

[shraby]

12. A different alarm is a good idea, but make it so only schools are able to purchase them.

No exceptions.

[Angry Dragon]

13. elected officials seem to be worthless on this subject

[Bucky]

14. That would not have made a difference in this situation

I teach at a school, and we have a system for a dangerous intruder drill. It's not a special type of alarm. I'm not sure how a separate alarm for a dangerous person would help in a situation like that.

In all the training we've had we've just been told the smartest thing to do is lock the door and stay away from the window. Yes, I know, pretty ridiculous. But we do have armed peace officers on campus