An American woman living in Longford admits gun laws was part of the reason why she left the US.
Melissa Tynan who's a childcare worker is horrified and devastated by the shooting at the Texas school overnight.
She believes there's no logic for anyone to carry an assault weapon and says it's embarrassing to be known as the most heavily armed nation in the world.
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The local resident is aware of some schools in America which have installed security systems similar to those airports.
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Michelle hopes action will be taken to change policies before people become desensitised:
