Tuesday’s elementary school gunman incident near Atlanta reminds us that school shooting threats are all too real nowadays.

Reports of a shooting or a gunman on school grounds may be a parent’s worst nightmare, but sufficient preparation can possibly save a child’s life – and give parents some peace of mind.

Here are five school shooting tips for parents to keep in mind:

For more general safety tips now that school’s underway, check out FindLaw’s section on School Safety.

Related Resources:

  • Maryland Student Arrested for Shooting Threats (FindLaw’s Blotter)
  • Can A School Be Sued for a Shooting? (FindLaw’s Injured)
  • CT School Shooting Puts Gun-Seizure Law in Focus (FindLaw’s Blotter)
  • 12-Year-Old Arrested for School Shooting Hoax (FindLaw’s Blotter)

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