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There are several different types of frangible ammunition in the market, and experts are
Currently testing ammunition that can be added to the included list by TCOLE. Sgt. Wade Parham,
an instructor with ALERT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Program) believes
that there isn’t any pistol ammo that fails to penetrate walls and breaks up at the same time. He also
says that while frangible projectiles might shatter into pieces when it hits common materials used
in schools such as concrete, brick or hard tile floors.
The act that brought the role of school marshal came into existence after the Sandy Hook school
shooting back in 2013, and this position is given to a volunteer whose role is only known to the
school administrator and local law enforcement. There are certain specifics such as frangible
bullets, firearms proficiency, training requirements and mental health evaluation that needs to be
taken into account as well.
Says Villalba, “We want to ensure legislation is revised so that it will maximize the safety of our
children and safeguard against an active shooter, protecting our children, our students, and do
everything we can to find the best way to provide that last line of defense and keep others safe in
these horrible situations.”
Technology undergoes continuous change and this means that newer, safer and more effective means
of ammunition are bound to crop up from time to time. Villalba’s openness to amend the legislation is
good news for all as it can bring various experts together and help chart out the best way forward.