The Ultimate U.S. School Shooting Reference Guide: Volume 1: 1990-1999 Paperback – February 7, 2026

Gun violence in schools has left a profound impact on many U.S. communities, driving activism among parents and survivors. Perhaps your own community has also been affected by school gun violence. The Ultimate U.S. School Shooting Reference Guide, Volumes 1-3 goes beyond identifying mass shootings and active shooter incident, documenting every known incident of gun violence on or directed toward school properties in the U.S. from 1990 to 2019. This extensive documentation uncovers patterns of motivation and behavior that could benefit your community. Over the past three decades, gun violence incidents on U.S. school properties have nearly quintupled. This reference guide, a companion piece to "A Safe Place: How to Prevent the Next School Shooting" by librarian and U.S. Air Force veteran Luis D. Aponte, meticulously examines 1,204 U.S. school shootings resulting in at least one injury or fatality. Unlike reports from the FBI, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office, The Ultimate U.S. School Shooting Reference Guide, Volumes 1-3 expands the definitions of school shootings to include: - Accidental shootings - Suicides - Drive-by shootings - Stray bullets - Gun violence at school-sponsored athletic events - Gun violence at other school-sponsored extracurricular events, such as homecoming dances and graduation ceremonies The book also addresses incidents occurring before and after traditional school hours when students and staff are still present. This expanded definition provides a more comprehensive view of the current gun violence crisis facing American schools. This revealing book series aims to contribute to your understanding of school gun violence by identifying 22 facts and patterns in each incident, using only credible public resources. The Ultimate U.S. School Shooting Reference Guide, Volumes 1-3 is an essential resource for any serious student of criminal justice and gun violence in America. *50% percent of all profits will be donated to the nonprofit organizations, "Make Our Schools Safe" and "Stand for the Silent." *Make sure to get the companion piece, A Safe Place: How to Prevent the Next School Shooting by Luis D. Aponte, for further exploration of this critical issue. Read more