https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/02/01/newtown-board-of-ed-adopts-nra-initiative-wants-more-armed-police-at-schools/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:37:46 -0400<![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a little over a month since Adam Lanza went on a horrific shooting spree at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut.  NRA&#8217;s Executive Vice President and CEO Wayne LaPierre called for armed guards in schools, which received a cool reception.  However, a majority of Americans are fine with armed guards in our schools.  In fact, a plurality thought that armed guards would be more effective in curbing gun violence than new regulations from Washington.  In Newtown, they are embracing that initiative.]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 09:35:01 -0500<![CDATA[Matt Vespa]]>https://pjmedia.com/matt-vespa/2013/02/01/newtown-board-of-ed-adopts-nra-initiative-wants-more-armed-police-at-schools-n176423