28 states US states currently allow teachers or school staff to be armed in the classroom under varying conditions. Proponents argue that without guns, teachers or other staff have only limited countermeasures available to them when confronted with a shooter. Opponents, include The National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers, highlight the elevated risk of accidents and negligent use of firearms as more adults in schools are armed.
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@Brandonnoe84Libertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after strict background checks and advanced training.
@8GCH7X65yrs5Y
The government shouldn’t disarm citizens.
@8G8YVQ85yrs5Y
I think there should be trained, professional officers with loaded guns inside of a school but the teachers do not need them.
@8FZYG3S5yrs5Y
Yes, if they receive extensive training.
@7NZCYZDLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, they should be allowed, but never required. Schools should aslo hire professional security.
@96F8GNM3yrs3Y
yes, and the reason why I'm saying this just in case an school shooter came inside the school and the teacher had to protect the school or the class
@8WVP25X4yrs4Y
this should be a district by district decision but it should require proper protocols/ have a plan
@8SGS3LL4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after a thorough background check and extensive training
@8SCFMCYLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, only if the teacher is trained to use a firearm properly.
@8SC92XN4yrs4Y
Only if the teacher has shown responsibility, and has expert training, as in law enforcement, ex military, or recreational professional training, and is psychologically ready to carry a gun.
@8S9ZC2VLibertarian4yrs4Y
it would be nice for a teacher to be allowed to carry with the proper training and safety
@8S6JKJX4yrs4Y
Yes, with proper training and practice
@8RVH38R4yrs4Y
Yes, but only with appropriate safety and operations training.
@8RPVHBN4yrs4Y
they should remove the gun free sign from schools because 97% mass shootings happen in gun free zones
@2WVL6SX4yrs4Y
Yes it is their constitutional right
@8R73BFFLibertarian4yrs4Y
Only properly trained teachers should be allowed to carry a gun in schools. this training is not easy and it must be kept up and that is unrealistic. Conceal carry class does not qualify as proper training.
@8QXRSZD4yrs4Y
Yes but they should be required to have a licence for carry within a school
@8QSGN5D4yrs4Y
This should be allowed based on the discretion and training of the teacher. If they own certifications that allow them to do so, then let them.
@8QJWFKX4yrs4Y
If the school allows it, the teacher can have a gun.
@8QDRHPQLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, only if they want to.
@8Q5ZW8T4yrs4Y
Teachers should be able to carry at their own will but any regulations on firearms in school should be decided at a state or local level, not federal
@8Q4XLQZ4yrs4Y
Teachers should be allowed to conceal carry if they wish to but should never be able to open carry or use it on students.
@8PXZ83K4yrs4Y
Yes, but they need to be very well trained and have very strict background checks ran
@8PTT5C84yrs4Y
Yes, only if it is in a closet or not on them while teaching and only if someone gets in
@8PM75KS4yrs4Y
Guards would be ideal, but if they lack the budget and the teacher has experience with a firearm and can pass a firearm test, then she can have the option of putting it in a lockbox. Guards would be ideal.
@8PKYF8R4yrs4Y
Yes, have the teacher be extensively trained in gun use and firearms, also try to get a teacher who has been in some form of military combat. It would only increase their knowledge of handling and use of the firearm.
@8PCJ3LJ4yrs4Y
Only if the teacher is properly trained with a firearm and is not mentally ill or a convicted felon.
@8P6LKJ2Constitution4yrs4Y
yes, but take the proper measure to train and certify the teachers.
@8P26QSX5yrs5Y
This should be up to the states, not the federal government
@8P232JLLibertarian5yrs5Y
no, hire a professionally trained security guard, this would give the opportunity for more private security companies and they can offer more jobs to veterans.
@8NH3F335yrs5Y
@Nickdog99Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, if the teacher is trained to use a weapon they should be able to bring said weapon.
@8NDF52SLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but only voluntarily and with specialized training.
@8NCR2YH5yrs5Y
Private business and industries it's the choice of the school
@8N8T9F75yrs5Y
Teachers with firearm safety and hours of firearm training as well as extensive background checks should be allowed to carry a handgun at most.
@8N5THNY5yrs5Y
if you have a license to carry and after many background checks then, I feel this will prevent school murders.
@8N548W95yrs5Y
Yes, teachers who have been trained in gun usage and safety should carry.
@8N4NGV95yrs5Y
Lets just build a armory in every shool, and the people who pass a firearms test can get to use the weapons in the armory
@8N2WHPX5yrs5Y
Yes, and make it a school level decision, not a federal decision
@8MZWFTZLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, only if teachers are comfortable enough to carry. Otherwise, hire an appropriate amount of security guards in addition to that.
@8MVW74W5yrs5Y
Yes, it should be their choice
@8MSK8FQ5yrs5Y
Increase prevention to the problem instead of solutions; stand against bullying and give lesser-abled kids more facilities.
@8MQ2CBX5yrs5Y
yes but they should only be able to see it when there is a school shooting or in self-defense and they should keep it in a safe space away from the students
@8M62M4Z5yrs5Y
If in a public school, yes if the teachers are given proper training and certification. If in a private school, yes if the school itself allows for it.
@8LYQPR3Libertarian5yrs5Y
Schools should be able to decide after discussion with parents if a teacher should carry or to hire a security guard
@8M4C6BG5yrs5Y
Open security jobs in school for Veterans who can’t find work. They’d love the job of protecting children.
@8LPL3FW5yrs5Y
I think I wanna go for the 4th and 5th one they both cause problems
@8LL33JD5yrs5Y
I think at least one teacher should be allowed a gun after having a strict background check, psychological testing, training, and annual follow ups to make sure the teacher(s) is still good to have a gun. It should also be locked in a safe where only responsible faculty have the combination
@8LK2R395yrs5Y
Yes, but I believe that teachers should have an option to and if they want to they must go to 3 months or more of mandatory training and should be background checked and tested to see if they know firearm safety.
@8LHKX8T5yrs5Y
Yes, "gun free zones" only create soft/easy targets. Teachers who chose to carry should be required to conceal carry and receive annual training to insure effectiveness. 'Security forces' at schools should be armed and trained in urban warfare.
@8LGJ9DH5yrs5Y
if they wish to yes if not no
@8LG9G8F5yrs5Y
Yes, trained and qualified gun-owning teachers should be able to arm themselves at school
@8LBPMN2Independent5yrs5Y
Require teachers to be trained plus security at schools that need it.
@8LBP8Y25yrs5Y
Yes, so long as they can provide proof of proper training to handle the firearm.
@8KRMHPH5yrs5Y
Yes, if the teacher is properly trained and allowed a firearm. And the gun stays some where were it is easily accessible but not on their hip or in arms reach of them. And don't tell students who has the gun
@8KR6XWM5yrs5Y
only teachers with the required training
@8KQGYQF5yrs5Y
If it is a public school no, if it is a private school then it is up to the administration of that private school.
@8KNPSM25yrs5Y
School districts that feel they need armed police SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HAVE officers assigned to the building
@8KNNQ95Libertarian5yrs5Y
This should be completely up to the school as to whether they allow it.
@8KM3NG45yrs5Y
This is a local issue not federal or state.
@8KL2XPV5yrs5Y
They should be able to if they want to but should be required to attend a week-long course on marksmanship and safety
@8KK7JV35yrs5Y
Only with proper training and notification of parents
@8JZRVG3Libertarian5yrs5Y
No, school ground police officers should
@8JWN3H25yrs5Y
Yes, teachers should be allowed only if they want to but shouldn’t be enforced. However security guards should have to conceal a fire arm.
@8JPQ8RDIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, but they must pass a stricter concealed carry training, and keep it on their person at all times.
@8JJZHWY5yrs5Y
Yes. However, the personnel must be appropriately trained.
@8JBTRNY5yrs5Y
There are men and woman who served their country looking for a chance to continue that service at home. Veterans could answer the call for protection of our nations youth. A private security firm could offer QRF (quick reaction forces) for schools. A dmall twam could be housed near the site. Then response times are cut down and lives are saved until Law enforcement agencies are on site. The school could even run drills with the QRF team, faculty, and students to ensure all parties involved are in the same page.
@8J6K2D75yrs5Y
Let the local governments decide whether to have armed guards, police officers, or armed teachers.
@8HJQN3P5yrs5Y
No, staff schools with Sheriff Deputies instead.
@8HH7LR55yrs5Y
Yes, if the teacher is permitted under current statutes and deemed qualified as such through their private hiring negotiations with their employer.
@8H97DWK5yrs5Y
Yes. Offer proper training courses for teachers to handle firearms in stressful situations.
@8G64XVCIndependent5yrs5Y
if they have a concealed carry and can pass a background check
@8G4WPPL5yrs5Y
Yes. Teachers should be allowed to carry firearms, as long as they're able to get certified with firearms and security training, and with permission of the local school board.
@8FPK8QR5yrs5Y
Teachers should have the option but only if they are trained and subject to punitive action should they abuse the firearm privileges
@8F9X98C5yrs5Y
No. Needs to be a police liaison or on duty officer in place.
@8F5ZZBW5yrs5Y
not every teacher but some yes
@8F24JNYLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but quarterly training and qualifications should be mandatory.
@8DYLFDL5yrs5Y
I would rather have metal detector or screening as kids come in.
@8DYGTT55yrs5Y
A trained teacher yes, or trained security guard
@8DV828Y5yrs5Y
No, schools should partner with local law enforcement to provide safe environments for teachers and students.
@8DPT4C25yrs5Y
Yes, but only if they have passed a background check, psychological evaluation and certified training, as well as have a registered weapon.
@8DKV526Women’s Equality5yrs5Y
no because what if it was a bad teacher and and kills there students
@8DJNXRL5yrs5Y
Yes, however a professional carrying a firearm should go through an EXTENSIVE training program and pass multiple field exercises and have a psych evaluation to protect the students.
@8DBBY8Y5yrs5Y
Teachers can choose between being armed and not being armed. The gun next leaves the classroom and it is with a password protected safe or dial along with armed security.
@8D7Q6BQ5yrs5Y
This should be a state decision, not federal government
@8CW23S45yrs5Y
Yes but they should be required to keep them locked when in the class room and security should be allowed to carry fire arms after proper training.
@8CTRJQNLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as the teachers are properly trained with firearms.
@8CQ6P7D5yrs5Y
I think if they were trained they should be able to carry and they have no criminal history.
@8CNV3JYConstitution5yrs5Y
Yes, Teachers with more than forty hours of professional live training. As well as hire Professionally Trained Security (National Guard or Reserve Soldiers ideally)
@8C8BTH5Libertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, only by choice of the teacher who will remain anonymous to all except administrative staff
@8C7FWS85yrs5Y
Let the various districts decide
@99PLNBZ2yrs2Y
yes, If a teacher is professionally trained
@97L78TX3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they pass a competency test and carry concealed.
@8V38B394yrs4Y
Up to the school that employs them
@8QL4LGN4yrs4Y
Yes, teachers should have the option, but it shouldn't be required for them.
@8N9BN2V5yrs5Y
@8LL8T995yrs5Y
Schools should be free to allow armed teachers and consumers should be free to choose their kids' school
@8KQF7VXLibertarian5yrs5Y
Let the local schools decide whether to allow teachers to carry guns or not.
@8KJ5J9D5yrs5Y
Teachers with proper training should be allowed to protect themselves and others
@8JYDSLYLibertarian5yrs5Y
Teachers should have the option of taking firearm training as professional development, complete with CEU's. Only after they have done so and had a thorough psychological evaluation, should they be allowed to openly carry.
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