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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@984GZPL2yrs2Y
Only if the teacher is professionally trained
@B4CSMHH2mos2MO
Yes and no, yes because it would help prevent any bad things happening like school shootings you would be protected by the teachers, no because if a teacher gets into it with a student they might harm that student because they are upset.
@B3ZZZJR2mos2MO
Yes, but teachers should be required to have concealed carry permits and go through additional training, as well as prove they are trustworthy.
@B2JYQ7M4mos4MO
i think the office should be able to unlock a very secure safe from the office in case of emergency so the teachers wouldnt have access to them regualry
@9ZSVSFCLibertarian6mos6MO
No, hire professionally trained security guards and only if the teacher has training and if they have had a psychological test done every year.
@9XKFDKC 7mos7MO
Yes, if the teacher goes through special firearms training and the school administration is notified
@9X4YSLN7mos7MO
I don't think teacher should carry a gun I still think that school still need protection so I think that every school should have a school cop at every school for the protection of kids and adults.
@9WZTDS47mos7MO
keep the use of multiple SRO's with teachers carrying guns that brings an added fear factor to schools and will make students fearful of teachers as well. teachers can also be unpredictable.
@9WYRMVS7mos7MO
until the government can figure out how to prevent children from obtaining guns in a way that doesn't affect the 2nd amendment,teachers probably should have a gun in a locked case to protect themselves and students
@9VJB47H8mos8MO
Yes, but they must have proof of extensive professional training and regular psych evaluations for each school year
@9V4X4YN8mos8MO
while a somewhat good Idea I do not think such a thing is good because it can result in tension when you know your teacher is armed
@9TX4ZK88mos8MO
Yes, but only if the teacher has passed the same safety and handling courses that law enforcement officers are required to take.
After proper checks to make sure they are comfortable, teachers should be allowed to keep one in the desk.
@9SXQPTQ9mos9MO
Schools should be gun free zones except for kids learning to shoot. Fix the economy and we’d end mass shootings.
@9SJH6NJ9mos9MO
All the security guards should be trained and all the teachers should be trained as long as they agree to put the gun in a secret and protected area.
If teachers are willing to carry and have a clean record then yes. But it would be best to have trained security guards as well according to the size of the school grounds.
@9QVTQMM10mos10MO
Yes, but make the carriers liable for any accidents or harm caused by their weapon that occurs outside of a obvious shooter situation.
Not a teacher because this could cause an accidental or purposeful shooting if a student gets a hold of it, but a security guard or police officer should be able to carry one.
@9K9XG2QRepublican1yr1Y
A teacher's job is to teach, not carry a loaded weapon around because they may accidentally let it off.
@9K6YTTV1yr1Y
Yes, If the teacher has the proper training and is deemed fit enough to be able to make decisions in a high-stress environment without risk of casualties.
Yes, but only if a teacher is comfortable enough and has gone through extreme and rigorous training and only uses it as a last resort when it comes to dealing with violence in schools.
@9HN49D31yr1Y
If the area or country is more pron to school shootings then it would make sense but thats not every school
@9HJ8H5D1yr1Y
yes,but teachers should be properly taught with hard training on how to use it and along with background checks.
The teachers need to be trained and have a background check for criminal history, and have mental screening if they are going to be armed around kids. More restrictions.
@9H9VQQV1yr1Y
I could see how it could be beneficial because if someone has a weapon in the class room it would be a good way to protect students. But if a teacher who isn't properly trained to have a gun has one someone could get hurt or students could fight the gun off of the teacher. I don't think there should be guns in school at all but we have gotten to a point we might need it as self defense. Or we could get better trained officers at schools.
@9GYT9572yrs2Y
I think teachers should do it only if they want to, and obviously they need a lot of proper training.
@9F7PWNM2yrs2Y
Yes, If the teacher, can legally own one, and knows how to use it, as well as have it very secure.
@8G7LVGQRepublican5yrs5Y
As long as the teachers are professionally trained on how to operate a gun.
@9BQ8XH62yrs2Y
I think if teachers went through a training process and had a gun registered then yes along with a security guards, a select number of teachers should be allowed to carry a gun. Or increase the number of security guards at that given school
@9BLFTZV2yrs2Y
yes, but it should be very difficult for a student to acsses
@9BLFCVY2yrs2Y
I thuink they should be able to but they just have to go through training to have it so they know how to properly use it
@9BLDC88Independent2yrs2Y
Should be allowed to carry no-lethal forms of self-defense like pepper-spray or a taser
@9BLBMCP2yrs2Y
Yes any teacher that is able to and want to do it should be able
@9BLBFH22yrs2Y
No I feel like the students would proably get a hold of the guns.
@9BL35GM2yrs2Y
I think a processed arming of teachers involving due training, courses, and judgement would be a fruitful measure however we must research it first.
@9BKHZBQ2yrs2Y
More school officers would be necessary.
@9BK784T2yrs2Y
yes but with training and use for moments of danger only
@9B9FCDZ2yrs2Y
No, this would make it easier to have access to them from anyone within the school, most school shootings are caused by individuals inside the institution, essentially students with mental inestability.
@99YVKN72yrs2Y
teacher should be able to have a place in the classroom with a locked and secure place that a gun can be used in events like a break in or a school shooting, but i also believe that teacher should not have access to these things at all time i feel like in these cases that someone should be able to unlock these places in case of something like this because teachers are people to and can i just as bad as others
@96DGCMG3yrs3Y
No, schools are public areas meaning carrying a weapon around them wouldn't be a good idea and having weaponry at a school isn't smart it could end up with a possible shooting or even damage to the school and if teachers aren't trained it isn't good either so no.
I think they can if they are mentally stable with a good background.
@96CV9HX3yrs3Y
There should be a sheriffs that are armed but not teachers
@9694FHK3yrs3Y
Yes, in the same capacity as concealed carry laws.
@9676FYN3yrs3Y
I think it would have to be cleared by the districts and the principles of each school, but it's not the worst idea. The teachers would need to be trained in depth and be able to secure it so students or visitors couldn't use it.
@9669JQD3yrs3Y
yes and no i think that they could have guns but with super vision and someplace safe but i think they need to be trained on gun saftey before they get them
@962MLB53yrs3Y
There should be one armed security guard per school. but teachers shouldn't be armed.
@962KD8FRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes but they need to carry a license for it
@9628ZGD3yrs3Y
i think yes and no. in case of a active shooter, they should be prepared, but no because if someone grabs that gun with intentions of hurting people, it could wend badly.
@95L7FYP3yrs3Y
With proper training and security yes. Increasing police presence in school would increase the relationship between communities and police
@92V2564Independent3yrs3Y
yes but it needs to be locked up and only used in serious situations.
@92TZTJ73yrs3Y
yes, but after a background check and strict searching to make sure the teacher is safe to have it.
@92MYPRK3yrs3Y
Let veterans do what they are trained to do protect. We protect our money and prisoners but not our children.
@92DBZV83yrs3Y
yes, but with proper training and a turo backround check and mental evaluation
@92DBTR83yrs3Y
I believe if the teacher had a firearm secured for the protection of his/her students it could be beneficial.
@92DBPS83yrs3Y
They should be allowed to carry a concealed sidearm.
@92D6Z2Q3yrs3Y
yes, but they should have it kept safely away and not out on display.
@926LR48Republican3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should require a training course and background check for any teachers volunteering to carry guns at school.
@92467H23yrs3Y
Yes, but the guns should be locked up and put away. They should have to go through a lot of training and strict background checks. The guns would only be able to be released and into the teachers/guards hands when there is an armed intruder in the building. They shouldn't have the guns out regularly. They shouldn't be easily obtained.
@8ZXS6C83yrs3Y
Yes, but with extensive procedures and precautions to ensure the safety of students.
@8ZWSH8JRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but with training, phycological, and background checks.
@8ZT6MPP3yrs3Y
only if they use it when need be
@8ZT6789Republican3yrs3Y
They should be properly trained and then they will be aloud to
@8ZRV5R23yrs3Y
although this might be a good idea to stop school shooters , this might not be safe .
yes but with a concealed carry permit
@8ZD5MML3yrs3Y
School should be a safe place to be and not a threat
@8XW4XYJ3yrs3Y
I think they should have more Cops armed in the school.
@8XVHVWFRepublican3yrs3Y
i think there should be restrictions to which teacher and if they have a background
@8XTN4TR3yrs3Y
I believe if we go through extensive background checks and other requirements to make sure that person is capable of carrying a gun to protect the children in the school it should be allowed.
@8XKBF4G4yrs4Y
I think Yes, because it could be concealed carry and high training and extreme background checks.
@8XCHRLR4yrs4Y
Yes, but they need to be properly trained and need to have safety precautions in place.
ONLY and ONLY if they are well trained and know how to use a gun for dire situation and potential threat purposes like a school shooter
@8WNCY924yrs4Y
An non-threat, authority figure should be armed in a school building.
@8WFVWJH4yrs4Y
Yes 3 well trained teachers should be able too plus a resource officer.
@8W7ZT6B4yrs4Y
No, there should be no guns in a school regardless of who is carrying it.
@8W62QSH4yrs4Y
Teachers should be allowed to carry guns at school if it is within their legal limits in the state for self defense purposes.
@8VZGNNB4yrs4Y
Yes, but they must have professional training.
@8TRM2WT4yrs4Y
Should be allowed with full background checks and proper training.
@8TP65H54yrs4Y
Yes if they have a background check
@8SG26LB4yrs4Y
For protection purposes, If you know that teacher can be trusted and has had a full background check to make sure no harm can be caused then they should be able to have protection for them and the students, if it is also locked away somewhere that no student will be able to access this or ever be able to accidentally cause a shooting.
@8SD67444yrs4Y
yes, but they should have it locked in a drawer and not tell there students its ther
@8RYQRHSRepublican4yrs4Y
Not a gun but maybe a knife
@8RVXMSJ4yrs4Y
No, only because this may result in a circle.
@8RH7GML4yrs4Y
Yes only if the School is in a high crime area.
@8RF7WR94yrs4Y
only certain trained professional teachers in case of a school threat
@8RCGSV9Republican4yrs4Y
No, this is plain stupid.
@8R37BB94yrs4Y
I don't teachers should be allowed to but definitely the police officers or security guards on school grounds.
@8QZ5XRC4yrs4Y
Some teachers that have had decent training and have had thorough background checks in case of security risks
@8QYNLNZ4yrs4Y
With a strict background check
@8QNBNWW4yrs4Y
Teachers should not be able to carry guns at school, however schools should be required to have at least one trained person to be armed.
@8QMZ2XX4yrs4Y
Yes, But they should go through training first
@8Q2YPF24yrs4Y
Teach better mental health in schools to avoid school shooters
@newsomec174yrs4Y
No, rather devote funding from the local police departments to have armed officers on campus at all times.
@8P9MSKF5yrs5Y
Yes, but this should be up to the states
Yes, require teachers to take firearm safety classes, and do not disclose the armed teachers name to anyone else.
@8NMYJRF5yrs5Y
Yes but only one certified teacher per department with regulated mental health checks
@8NJT6VY5yrs5Y
@8MRL5JH5yrs5Y
Yes, but only a small percentage of the teachers or security guards would be allowed to carry a gun and they would have to go through classes and certification to be able to have a gun.
@8MK4JKH5yrs5Y
Yes, because if there is a school shooting the teachers could protect the students.
@8MJHM3M5yrs5Y
Yes, there should be training classes for teachers who want to carry a weapon on school grounds
Only trained and designated personnel Should be approved
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