Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers dead, and many more injured.

After every mass shooting in the United States – especially ones targeting children – the nation cries out and asks why this is happening.

It inevitably leads to a debate on stricter gun control.

Many are calling on Congress to act – but this might be easier said than done.

Alain Sanders, a professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter’s University, joins News 12 New Jersey to discuss the topic.