Las Vegas Schools Report Sharp Drop in Firearm Confiscations

Las Vegas Schools See Drop in Firearm Confiscations Las Vegas, NV – The Clark County School District (CCSD) reported a significant decrease in firearm confiscations during the 2024-2025 school year. Police seized approximately 35 firearms, a notable drop from the 53 confiscated in the previous school year. This decrease prompted the district to implement a new weapons detection system. "Knowing that this is being taken seriously, as parents we are concerned," said one mother whose identity was not revealed in the report. José Barajas, a firearms and security expert, commented on the situation, "When adolescents reach the point of bringing weapons to school, they're getting into a situation that will affect them and their future, but it can also affect those around them." The new system involves randomized checks for weapons in schools, and experts believe this, along with parental involvement, has contributed to the decline in incidents. The focus now is on prevention, starting at home, to ensure a safer learning environment for all students. The decrease in firearm confiscations offers a glimmer of hope for improved school safety in the Las Vegas area.