Florida school shooting Students stage White House protest as Trump gives nod to background bill Young people ask ‘am I next?’ at demonstration against Washington inaction in the wake of Florida attack Play Video 0:50 Protect kids, not guns: students stage gun reform protest in front of White House – videoDozens of teenage students lay down on the pavement in front of the White House on Monday to demand presidential action on gun control after 17 people were killed in a school shooting in Florida. Quick guide Mass school shootings in the US Show Hide How many have there been so far this year? Donald Trump promised to support the National Rifle Association (NRA) and oppose limits to gun ownership. These are the three worst incidents: 14 February 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School, Florida 14 December 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary, Connecticut 20 April 1999 Columbine High School, Colorado Why is the NRA so powerful? Facebook Twitter Pinterest Student demonstrators lie on the ground outside the White House.

Source: The Guardian February 19, 2018 17:57 UTC