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@9GFQG5F 2yrs2Y
Top Agreement
Hiring professionally trained security guards would be a better choice instead of armed teachers because professionally trained security guards undergo specialized training and would be more knowledgeable in handling combat with an armed shooter than a teacher would. This also gives teachers assurance that both the students and teachers are being protected by qualified individuals and they would be able to focus on their responsibilities without having to worry about their safety.
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@9GG3GN5Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
Even though I believe that specialized guards should be used in schools, they are not always available during shootings and they are even targeted first during shootings, everyone should have the ability to protect themself and the people around them.
@9TFWSTW10mos10MO
Should they scan students and staff for weapons upon entry?
There are many examples of teachers undergoing extensive training programs, similar to those of security personnel. Take the example of Utah and Texas, where educators are allowed to carry firearms. They receive training on conflict de-escalation, mental health awareness, and tactical firearm proficiency.
In an emergency, a teacher already on the scene could react more quickly than a security guard who may be elsewhere on campus.
@@1876-Elbert9mos9MO
Yeah. Until the school spends all their money on these guards and doesn't have any left to do anything for the students.
@9GHCS8F 2yrs2Y
Top Disagreement
Unarmed teachers are put in the impossible position of having to place themselves between the threat and their students. Without the ability to defend themselves, you are creating soft targets and more victims. Security guards cannot be everywhere at once. Arm teachers to be able to protect themselves and students until help arrives.
@9GVVW9S2yrs2Y
By giving teachers guns, you are trusting individuals with a school full of life. Who’s to say that one teacher won’t turn around and use that gun for negative reasons? You can have parasites eating your brain and never know until you wake up in a state of rage and have no control. Why would we give anyone the chance to have that happen?
@9GHCS8F 2yrs2Y
Couldn’t that same argument be applied to security guards, cops, CCW permit holders? Also, there’s nothing prohibiting a teacher from obtaining a firearm and unlawfully doing the same criminal activity. Your argument isn’t based in reality.
@9GHFTW62yrs2Y
I believe that in certain circumstances they should be or the other thing to do is get more guards and do more training on how to possibly get students in a safer situation.
@9GHPFY6Republican2yrs2Y
I think teachers should go through training and be provided a gun with a very protective safe so no one can get it. but they should have it to help prevent and stop school shootings
@9GR5WLYIndependent2yrs2Y
The security guard does not have to be everywhere at once. Are cops at my door when I dial 911? No. It would only take minutes at most for security guards to respond at a school if they are inside.
@9GHCS8F 2yrs2Y
Think about what you just said. Police are the people who show up to take the report after a crime has already been committed. A security guard does not have a minute to respond to shots actively being fired into a crowded classroom or hallway. Don’t be naive.
@9TYJFHK10mos10MO
When it comes to mass shootings, time shouldn't be measured in "a few minutes". Count the seconds, count the dead children and teachers. Tolerating "a few minutes" is how Uvalde became a disaster.
When victims must be saved, the threat must be stopped immediately.
@9GNL8F7 2yrs2Y
A uniformed guard provides only a single point of protection whereas multiple armed teachers provide a much stronger obstacle for a mass shooter.
Additionally, allowing teacher's to carry disrupts a shooter's plan by introducing unpredictability. School shooters often carry out a planned attack. Not knowing who is armed severely hampers their ability to plan.
Finally, armed security is a visible eye sore and may cause anxiety. Discretely armed staff is a superior choice.
@9GNMCZS 2yrs2Y
Teachers with firearms could present a danger towards the children. They aren't trained professionals like an armed guard would be, where they receive almost daily training. If a teacher were to improperly secure their firearm, a child could gain access to it and mistake it for a toy, which could lead to an accidental shooting. As well as that, teachers mental health vary, and they would need to go through multiple tests and background checks to be eligible, if one of these checks were failed and a teacher got past it, they could end up being the suspect in a shooting.
@9GNL8F7 2yrs2Y
It's a common misconception that police and armed guards are safer because of their training. Armed security and police do not receive "Daily Training" on firearms use. Most police departments only have a single qualification day a year where they fire an incredibly small amount of ammo. The Los Angeles Police Department's Pistol Qualification Course is a mere 30 rounds, once a year.
The reality is that a teacher who spends more than one or two days a year practicing with a firearm will be in a higher state of readiness than the majority of police officers in the US.
@9GNMR6Y2yrs2Y
I agree with this because too many people die in mass school shootings because of the failure of people to stop the shooter. With discreetly armed teachers the shooter can be stopped within seconds of the accident. This will make school shootings less frequent and harmful.
@9GJSK77 2yrs2Y
I feel like teachers should be able to protect their students with out being only one security guard on campus
@9GKX4TVRepublican2yrs2Y
Teachers that have undergone training should be allowed to carry a gun to protect themselves and their students.
@9GK52P72yrs2Y
I believe teachers should have the ability to defend and protect their students by any means necessary as long as they are clear of mind and licensed to do so.
@9GPFR2W2yrs2Y
A teacher can only do so much and has the main job to teach education. A security guard should be there and armed to protect students. In the case of an emergency, teachers should be prepared on how to protect children as well.
@9GLL7J8 2yrs2Y
if teachers are feeling scared enough they should be able to conceal carry in a school in case anything does happen
@9GYNXDN2yrs2Y
professional security guards would be well because they would be trained for this and kids wont walk all over them. many kids lack respect for teacher
@9GZQ6J72yrs2Y
School systems will not employ enough security officers for the size of their school because they won't have enough money to pay their wages; therefore, teachers should be armed and trained to take down an intruder before the intruder takes more lives because a security officer can't get there in time
@9GZQCZJ2yrs2Y
Professional security guards would be well because they would be trained for this and kids don't talk all over them. many kids lack respect for teacher
@9GZQG6M2yrs2Y
The kids who lack respect for teachers will have the same lack of respect for security guards. Only having a few security guards at a school has been proven ineffective, since there has been active shooters at schools with security already established. The guards cannot be everywhere. Arming the teachers would give a larger number of people to respond in a timely manner for emergencies.
@9GB24HM 2yrs2Y
Train the teachers to be the guards for the same wages keeping our school spending the same and keeping our taxes from rising while giving the school a safety measure.
@9GBRY4S 2yrs2Y
I disagree, if teachers should be expected to fight like the army they should get a huge raise considering they're protecting their life along with hundreds of students. Teachers should have a choice if they want to train or not since it's their right but I think they should lock up any weapons and only they know the password just in case students want to play with it without being in danger. If in a dangerous situation but the teacher is down she should have the password somewhere they can find it but the safe should alert the front office that the weapons are out.
@KnowledgeCicadaGreen2yrs2Y
Even with training, the stress of a life-threatening situation can impair judgment and accuracy. According to The New York Times, even trained police officers only hit their targets about 30% of the time during gunfights. The possibility of a stray bullet harming a student cannot be overlooked. Having guns in the classroom, even if locked up, might create a false sense of security and distract from other important safety measures.
@9GB8CXR2yrs2Y
Yes because teaching teachers how to use a firearm will further make our school have more protection.
Adding an extra layer of protection, consider this: a study from Stanford Law School found that more guns often lead to more violence rather than less. Furthermore, the stress and responsibility of handling a gun may distract a teacher from their primary role - education. Additionally, in a crisis, police could mistake an armed teacher for the shooter.
@9GB4RCZRepublican2yrs2Y
I agree with this because schools need more security, and safety. I also disagree because the teachers shouldn't be doing two jobs at once and keep the same wages.
@9GB4PJP2yrs2Y
yes i would agree because some times the teachers need to protect there students from intruders but they need to learn gun safety and practice
@9FSHY4WPeace and Freedom 2yrs2Y
I feel as though teachers should also be train to carry a gun along with professional workers. I think this would make it so the children no matter what are safe.
@9FV5FNV2yrs2Y
I agree because children should be safe in schools knowing their teachers also have a weapon that they can protect them with
@9FV4VJ72yrs2Y
"I feel as though teachers should also be train to carry a gun along with professional workers. I think this would make it so the children no matter what are safe." very good i am the same way.
@9FV56742yrs2Y
I feel all schools should have a trained security guard or police on campus at all times . I do not feel teachers should carry.
@9H3597M 2yrs2Y
It is best to hire professionally trained guards because at least with them, they have more experience in combat as well as weapons.
@9H38B3N2yrs2Y
Teachers should be allowed to carry guns because it will be a deterrent to school shooters, and in the case of a school shooting teachers will be armed and you could put the armed guards at other places that need more protection.
@9H382X32yrs2Y
I agree however it would be best if possible to train a teacher in gun control and for them to undergo a thorough reviewing process of the temperament before allowing them to have access to a gun they should also be trained in martial arts
@9H37R6FRepublican2yrs2Y
You can require a teacher to get a high level gun-owning license and take a school-safety course in order to be able to carry one. But the more teachers that have a gun, the safer the school is from an intruder.
@9H39PWR2yrs2Y
i think this would be the best and safest option. if a teacher has a gun on them then students can steal it and now be armed same if its in a classroom not all teachers stay in the class
@9GCCLPD 2yrs2Y
What if we had both? That way we could have bases covered. Security staff on standby to prevent shootings and teachers in case of the enemy getting past them.
@9GCDF5Q 2yrs2Y
I believe educating teachers on proper firearm safety to be inefficient. We should leave combat to people that are not only trained in but also interested/engaged in their work.
@9GT4MZNRepublican 2yrs2Y
There is a good chance that the teachers and guards won't be able to use it effectively so properly trained security guards would be able to defend the students better.
@9GXMD5LRepublican2yrs2Y
i believe that with the proper training that teachers can effectively handle school shooter situations there are a lot more teachers in school then armed guards but also we could use armed guards at the school
@9GXM3HC2yrs2Y
it is a extra source of protection, without having the everyday panic if there were to be security guards
@9HKKZDC 2yrs2Y
I think it should be the teachers choice, if the teachers don't want to carry weapons then they don't have to and then they could hire professionally trained security guards.
I agree with the statement, but in my opinion teachers shouldn't be armed because it may frightened the kids. Also there will be a high percentage of accident shootings because of teachers carrying weapons so i say just hire professional trained security guards.
@9HKMD9NPeace and Freedom 2yrs2Y
I don't think teachers should be required to be armed in school, it is their right to carry but they should not be obligated too. I believe professionally trained guards would be a more safe and comfortable decision.
@9GL959R2yrs2Y
Schools should hire armed police or security instead of arming teachers. They would have one job and be trained specifically to keep people safe, as well as look out for suspicious activity. Teachers are busy teaching and wouldn't be as focused on that task.
@9GLGNR82yrs2Y
i think that is a great idea to get security people instead because teachers are to busy teaching to know what is going on
@9HH3ZDW 2yrs2Y
Professionals are professionals. There is no reason for untrained teachers to have guns as well. This also makes teachers a risk and therefore a target. Teachers have students around them. Why give shooters even more of a reason to make a beeline towards teachers.
@9HH6PZJ2yrs2Y
Because, a teacher would be more prepared, with proper training of reactivity and precision training required, if the said teacher has had proper official training of what to do in the situation, then yes that's entirely fair.
@9HHC3Y6 2yrs2Y
Chosen teachers should be required to go through a very specific skill-set course that specializes in the environment of a school workplace. They should know how to do everything from when to shoot, when to kill, and when not to shoot.
@9HH66CT2yrs2Y
i think only trained teachers mainly former law informant or military should be aloud the privilege to carry in schools so they have the training to exterminate the threat of a shooter.
@9HH6DND2yrs2Y
The reason is to stop the school shooting is to give teachers gun training should they request it, it will help put teachers in a stronger position to help students.
@9GHPMTQ 2yrs2Y
It would be a good idea, but unlike the armed teachers they would cost more to train and facilitate.
@9GHSGG62yrs2Y
But how much does it cost to legally go to out in the country and take a group of teachers and teach them simply the basics and safety to a gun especially discipline. Its a matter if they really want to prepare for the worst. Im not saying all teachers but I say every school depending on how big should have a limit of people that have been trained or even armed security.
@9GHS2722yrs2Y
I feel like Armed Teacher is a good idea because whenever another school shooting they can shoot and kill the school shooter before Law Enforcement arrives
While it's true that professional security guards might be costlier, do you think the extra expense would be justified by their extensive training and expertise in handling security threats?
@9GHRJPH2yrs2Y
it would be good, but what if the teacher does something that isn't good and it causes worse problems.
@9G4FP22 2yrs2Y
Don't require teachers to have guns, but simply allow them to carry. While also implementing the security guard.
@9G5ZBX2Women’s Equality2yrs2Y
I don't think that teachers should have guns nor carry them because what it one day they decide to shoot up the school or if a kid gets to it.
If they are trained with firearms, and have their gun license, and the gun is out of reach of children then teachers could possibly be able to have a gun in school. I do not see the need if there are security guards however.
@GloomyBassIndependent2yrs2Y
The security guards, while they're trained for such situations, their presence might not always be enough to deter or stop an active shooter situation, given the size of some schools.
What do you think about implementing more robust mental health services and preventative measures in schools instead? This could help address the root causes of these tragic incidents. Let's discuss this further.
@9GRRV3BConstitution2yrs2Y
Teachers are not trained in guns, hire security to have guns to protect the children, the teachers are to teach.
Armed security officers are more disciplined than a teacher, and therefore would be more suited to handle such a tense situation calmly and reasonably.
@9GVT9L82yrs2Y
If that teacher already has a license to conceal carry then allow it but don't push weapons on anyone who isn't sure because, after a lifetime of owning guns, I don't want them in the hands of those around kids who aren't COMPLETELY comfortable with them
professional security guards are much better trained in dealing with threats and teachers should not have to be held to that responsibility as somebody else whom is being paid for such a responsibility
@9H397T92yrs2Y
A professionally trained security guard, unlike the average teacher, has the knowledge on how and when to properly use a firearm. Also, as a security guard, they would be hired to protect the school, unlike a teacher.
@9GY9YSS2yrs2Y
I think with professionally trained guards will help more than just teachers having gun because they know what to do.
@9GQL5PB2yrs2Y
Security guards are trained, have more knowledge on guns, and will be better in the scenario of a school shooting.
@9GV4L9R2yrs2Y
Hiring a professionally trained security guard is a better alternative because students might be scared to shoot up the school. If there is a shoot out the guards might get their faster.
@9GSGTZL2yrs2Y
In high stress situations, an untrained amateur shooter is more likely to become subject to their emotions and freeze, flee, or fire at the wrong target.
@9GZLBDK2yrs2Y
we need to hire a lot of skilled people who can save our lives and not just people that would look good in that potion
@9GQQSRJ2yrs2Y
A security guard is a TRAINED professional that provides protection while not taking away from the everyday school experience or invoking fear in students. While I can not find data saying that armed guards help prevent shootings I found data saying students feel 40% safer with an armed guard.
@9GW8LB4Republican2yrs2Y
If the environment around a school is a threat to students and staff, a properly vetted and trained security guard would be more effective at handling a threat. Most schools have an SRO, someone who could react to a threat like a law enforcement officer would, a teacher who passed a gun training class would not have the knowledge and training to handle the situation.
@9FRPZ9K2yrs2Y
Giving teachers who are not properly trained to operate a gun is irresponsible. by hiring armed security guards we could feel safe and not have to worry about anyone getting a hold of a teachers gun
@9GRLMSD2yrs2Y
Armed guards would have their weapon on them concealed at all times. Ideally, theyd be prior law enforcement or military with good records. Allowing that training to be put to use
@9GMHXFD2yrs2Y
teachers should be able to have guns on campus. the teachers who are comfortable with wielding a gun and have a gun license should be allowed to have a gun. this is a deterrent and protection. even a teacher with a gun can save many lives.
@9GVTVVY2yrs2Y
No, a teachers job is to teach kids and help them grow as a student, not protect them from potential threats. Instead armed guards who are specifically trained and comfortable with weapons should be hired to protect schools.
@9GZ8LYG2yrs2Y
You shouldn't have to worry that something might happen at school. As long as there is someone who is trained and can efficiently carry a firearm then all should be fine, in case of a tragedy.
@9GSNQL72yrs2Y
I believe there should be a specifically trained individual per campus to handle the situation. The argument of teachers having guns scares me in the sense that more guns runs more risks of kids somehow accessing the guns and causing accidents
@9GT5WR22yrs2Y
Children are curious and if they take a gun from a teacher bad things can happen. Only security guards should be armed in a school.
@9GVGRWZ2yrs2Y
Hire trained or training security guards. They knew they were gonna have to do this one day, and they're probably just better than the teachers at gun equipment.
Professionally trained security guards have a higher chance at preventing the threat because they are trained, as well as preventable accidental shootings that may occur from a teacher.
@9FV2GNS2yrs2Y
Professionally trained security guards can do the job. They know how to use a gun, They know what to do when an crisis strikes in the school. They Know how to protect children and adults present in the building.
@9GSSWM62yrs2Y
Hired professionals will be back ground checked and throughly trained in security which can help save lives instead of endanger them.
Schools wouldn't have to pay for training, just hiring. Also discourages violence because there are more guards to break anything up
@9H2XMT42yrs2Y
Security guards will be mainly focused on preventing any incident where the school safety is at risk. Teachers already have extensive responsibility over the education of students.
@9H8X9CDIndependent2yrs2Y
I believe that in certain circumstances they should be or the other thing to do is get more guards and do more training on how to possibly get students in a safer situation.
@9GSWH7Y2yrs2Y
Not just teachers, but anyone who is not trained shouldn't hold a firearm. If they don't know how to operate a firearm, they should not use one. Leave it to trained professionals.
@9FT4CVW2yrs2Y
Teachers are not trained to hold firearms to the same extent as a professional, who is solely trained in handling weapons and protecting people.
@9FQXGR62yrs2Y
if we have professionally trained security guards then it would be much harder for a student to just grab the security guards gun
@9GYMQ552yrs2Y
Armed teachers aren't very trained with guns and they could use it wrongly. Hired trained professionals are the one who are actually trained on how to use dangerous equipment.
@9H2MJPD2yrs2Y
Security guards are just better honestly. They're trained, have experience most likely, and they have better gear to protect kids at school.
@9GTX37TRepublican2yrs2Y
I agree with the armed security guards instead of teachers being armed because security guards are professionally trained and would be more trustworthy.
@9GTQCX62yrs2Y
Teachers are often closer to student both physically and mentally, therefore they would be more in the know as to when they would possibly need to use firearms and they would also be the quickest responders
@9FSC5S42yrs2Y
Let's say that a teacher who has a ton of training with a gun, is armed with something like a pistol. What's going to stop that teacher if they just decide to one day start shooting kids? Leave guns to the trained security guards.
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