[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Velvet

The depressed and probably bullied student who is bent upon killing but knows they will be shot, will go to school with a suicide vest, you can bet on it.
I still think the way to reduce school shootings is to teach empathy, social skills, and conflict resolution.

Those skills work everywhere and last a lifetime.

I totally agree that would be ideal, but unfortunately there will still be those that will always prefer hate, prejudice, animosity, confrontation and anger towards those who are different (that "difference" taking many forms)...or which they don't share viewpoints/opinions.

One thing is for sure though, teaching those things you mentioned at an early age and having a 'zero-tolerance' toward bullying and physical aggressiveness...would be an excellent start.