The chapter follows a teacher training session on responding to school shootings, with officers simulating gunmen in a classroom. The narrator initially skeptical, gains insight into the necessity of such training due to prevalent gun issues in schools. It highlights the importance of properly trained individuals in handling weapons safely and efficiently.
By the end of this podcast Economist correspondent Tamara Gilkes Borr might own a gun. Recently, Tamara fired a gun for the first time and was shocked by how it made her feel. That moment started her on a personal odyssey to meet other Black gun owners and find out why, in contemporary America, she might want - or need - a gun.
Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+
For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.