Installing locks on classroom doors that can be locked from the inside

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The discussion centers on the installation of locks on classroom doors that can be secured from the inside as a response to school shootings. Participants question why this approach is being prioritized over the more straightforward solution of banning guns. There is a sentiment that banning firearms would have already been implemented if it were a simple task. Concerns are raised about the effectiveness of door locks, with some arguing that they may not provide adequate protection against high-powered weapons. The conversation acknowledges that many classroom doors already lock from the inside, referencing a specific incident where a shooter locked themselves in. The thread emphasizes a focus on safety measures rather than political debates.
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They have been discussing installing locks on classroom doors that can be locked from the inside of the classroom in response to school shootings. Why are they discussing this instead of talking about banning guns? Wouldn't banning guns be easier?
 
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Jupiter60 said:
Why are they discussing this instead of talking about banning guns? Wouldn't banning guns be easier?
Banning Firearms would have already been done if it were easy. (This is a somewhat borderline subject for the forum, plenty of political angles.)

I personally don't think a door lock would provide much protection, too easy to get around that with a high power weapon. I would think the entire doorway would have to be hardened to be effective.
 
Most doors already lock from the inside, e.g. the Texas shooter locked himself in a classroom.
 
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