1.   A number of local law societies had offered to help, she added, as had several Council members.

2.   But local law society activities can go beyond serving the interests of their members and other lawyers.

3.   Permits to carry concealed handguns are hard to come by, issued only at the discretion of local law enforcement officials.

4.   The rulings were created and administered by the local law society which represents all interested professional parties.

5.   The school security specialists also want local law enforcement officials and school administrators to improve their cooperation to stem the violence.