what did charlie kirk say about school shootings

Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, made remarks about school shootings and gun control advocating for gun rights. He expressed the belief that it is worth having some gun-related deaths each year to preserve the Second Amendment, which he considered essential for defending oneself against a tyrannical government. Kirk suggested increasing gun ownership among Americans as a solution to reduce gun violence, questioning why children are not armed for their protection in schools when other venues have armed security. He acknowledged the inevitability of some gun deaths as the price for these gun rights. This stance was publicly stated by him at an event hosted by his organization Turning Point USA Faith in 2023. He also faced death threats related to his political activities and had publicly spoken about the risks involved in his work.