The recent shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, which killed six people, including three children, has reignited the debate on gun control. However, history shows that political responses to shootings tend to align with party affiliation. Democratic-led states tend to implement or advocate for stricter gun control measures, while Republican-led states prioritize less regulation on guns. For example, following the Nashville shooting, Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee called for action on gun control, while Republicans introduced bills that would make it easier to arm teachers and allow college students to carry weapons on campus. However, due to the GOP’s recent takeover of Congress and Supreme Court decisions weakening gun control laws, federal gun control legislation is unlikely. Meanwhile, shootings at schools continue to occur at an alarming rate, with 405 child gun deaths already recorded in the first months of 2023. Nevertheless, some experts argue that the high number of shootings and deaths may eventually be a tipping point for gun control legislation at the federal level.