Even some GOP lawmakers who have long opposed gun control measures suddenly had a change of heart. Now the Parkland shooting is bringing in young people who have grown up with active shooter drills as a part of life. Isabelle James, political director at GiffordsGun control groups are seizing on the Parkland shooting to generate action. The Parkland shooting has also, at least temporarily, affected how people say they plan to vote in upcoming elections. Scholars of gun politics say gun safety advocates are still nowhere near leveling the playing field with gun rights groups, politically speaking.

Source: Huffington Post February 27, 2018 10:56 UTC