Are school shootings becoming more common or does it just appear that way and, if so, why? Do school shooters fit a specific profile? What, if anything, can schools do to prevent school shootings? Are guns the only threat to school safety?

School shootings

Are school shootings becoming more common or does it just appear that way and, if so, why? Do school shooters fit a specific profile? What, if anything, can schools do to prevent school shootings? Are guns the only threat to school safety? Be sure to use research in your answer and cite at least one real-world example.