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In this 2018, photo, a woman places roses on a stage during a vigil at Pine Trails Park for the victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla. One year ago, a momentous tragedy shook the United States. Seventeen students and staff were shot and killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. on Feb. 14, 2018. It was not the first time such a tragedy had happened and it wouldn’t be the last time. Since the Parkland shooting, more than 1,100 U.S. children have died from gun violence, which includes accidents and domestic incidents beyond school shootings. It could happen anywhere — including our community. The survivors of the Parkland shooting have changed the narrative about gun violence. They made their tragedy matter long after a few weeks, when national attention may have tapered off in the past. The survivors saw classmates die, faced their own injuries and will forever be marked by trauma. Yet, they still stood and with a firm voice started a movement. They told the nation thoughts and prayers are not enough — they told us we need action. One year later, some action has happened. In 2018, 26 states passed laws meant to address gun violence, according to Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. Iowa was not one of them. In fact, a current bill under consideration in the Iowa Senate proposes Iowans wouldn’t need a permit to carry a firearm or buy a gun in a person-to-person sale. The debate on gun violence has long been stalled by partisan arguments about the Second Amendment. On one side, there is fear the government will take all guns from civilians. On the other side, there is fear that more gun ownership means more gun violence. This partisanship solves

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