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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@B4KYDHT1mo1MO
Rather create a new position in every school district and dump more money into hiring a full time police officer, one per school.
@9YD2KXG6mos6MO
I think that trained police should have a gun, but no one is allowed to use it. The police should have mental and physical checks once every two weeks.
@9YCHW5ZPeace and Freedom6mos6MO
No not carry!!! Mabye a small pistole should be in a safe that only the princable knows for protection and then, the teachers will be notified the code and the code should be changed after use.
@9Y97K4Q 6mos6MO
They should be professionally trained on gun protocols if they are a teacher, and mental health check-ups.
@9Y7NZL36mos6MO
No maybe the students would feel maybe a little uncomfortable, but also yes because if there might be a school shooting their the gun will be helpful and make the students feel safe in that way too.
@9Y6SKGJ6mos6MO
Teachers should have a safe in their room for when an intruder comes the staff in a main office can give a code to open a safe
@9Y6RPMZIndependent6mos6MO
There needs to be one or more officers at the school from a local police department and only they should be armed.
@9XKLR8PPeace and Freedom6mos6MO
If they were a school guard yes, but if they were a normal teacher possibly put a safer weapon in a box in their classroom
@9XH9T427mos7MO
Yes but it should be locked away somewhere where students cannot get to it and it is only to be used in an emergency.
@9WZL5L27mos7MO
That will increase the chances of an accidental death. Instead we should hire a trained police officer to handle that stuff.
@9WZKPHY7mos7MO
i think teachers of the correct training should be able to carry a firearm for their and our protection
@9SRPS649mos9MO
Yes, but only if the teacher that is carrying a gun has went through all the classes and training and know how to handle the gun
@9S4NBDD9mos9MO
Yes, but the teacher(s) should be volunteers and either show proof of previous and up to date/nonexpired safety training or take a safety course before being allowed to bring onto campus
@9LMRRRG1yr1Y
Yes but only if the teacher or security personnel are trained. Should also be required to take a yearly or bi yearly training course provided by the local police department or state police department.
@9LLW5YW1yr1Y
Teachers should have access to a firearm for classroom defense purposes so long as it is stored in a gun safe within the classroom and hidden from the students.
@9L7HLMG 1yr1Y
yea but it has to be put somewhere where nobody else can get it and also it has to be the right person
@9L57KVR1yr1Y
No, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings No, hire professionally trained security guards instead
@9L4LGXP1yr1Y
Again, if they are fully trained and are in a sound state of mind to handle a firearm around children, sure. But this is something that should be decided by consensus.
@9KYSXZL1yr1Y
i would say yes only if the teacher is ok in gun safety and thy know how to use the weapon correctly
@9J87PRX1yr1Y
No, teachers should teach. Other gun restrictive measures should be passed so teachers don't have to carry.
@9J4J6X8Republican1yr1Y
I think a teacher should have the option to carry a gun, but must do yearly certification and gun must be secure in a fingerprint or other secure place
@9J4GT7Z1yr1Y
Yes, but only if they have undergone EXTENSIVE training and evaluation. this is a VERY serious matter as i had a teacher in middle school who when he lost his temper would pick students up by the desk and throw them. this could easily turn into an issue.
@9F73CRY2yrs2Y
Yes if the teacher or faculty take to proper training for their gun
@8GBQ5VJ5yrs5Y
A security guard working at the school should be able to but not a teacher.
there should be a security guard that patrols the school (maybe with a firearm) but other than that no
@8G7LLGB5yrs5Y
Yes, so long as they are properly trained and certified.
@9GHKYDP2yrs2Y
i think yes if they are willing to go through a mental health check and police acadamy and become a policeman technically
@96FKHTS3yrs3Y
Do I look like I want my own teachers to school shoot their own school to get high pay?
@95RBRHV3yrs3Y
Yes, if the teacher is trained and willing to carry.
@93TB2QJ3yrs3Y
Yes, and abolish "gun free zones"
@93RFVCV3yrs3Y
Yes, if it is what the teachers want to do
@92RKF2X3yrs3Y
only for emergencys and if they have a clear backround
@92KFNJZ3yrs3Y
I believe this should be an option but the gun can not be left unattended and put in a safe in a cabinet
@92DH3GM3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with a permit to carry.
@8ZZ6ZRC3yrs3Y
they should have training on how to handle one and it should be made that they can't just pull it out note they should never speak about it or where it is
@8ZSVNKM3yrs3Y
If a teacher is trained, they should be allowed to carry a gun
@8ZM4DNH3yrs3Y
Put an officer on campus for the purpose of protecting the students and teachers.
Teachers should only carry one after proper training
@8ZDV66G3yrs3Y
Teachers no If security then yes
@8Z4JRHXRepublican3yrs3Y
yes but not open carry or where students see it
@8YF8C273yrs3Y
yes as long as they have a license and are legal to carry them
@8Y8VT6J3yrs3Y
as long as the students do not know about it I think that it would be ok only for protection purpes only
@8Y8PDH73yrs3Y
have a deep background check and take gun safety classes for at a minimum of 2 months.
@8XZ76QRIndependence3yrs3Y
Only someone like a principile in a HIGH crime area
@8XX5JBH3yrs3Y
Only when psychological testing and training as well as background checks are put in place.
@8XWHYS63yrs3Y
Yes, but only teachers with proper training and the guns need to be in a place where only a teacher could access.
@8XTZB283yrs3Y
no, students would be tempted to steal the guns and start shootings in public schools
@8WZZ3TCWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
Yes, only if they can prove that they have a gun permit and can prove that they can be responsible only for emergency purposes only.
@8WTKBQQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but it must be concealed and they must take proper safety precautions
@8WQZZXB4yrs4Y
yes, but with military experience
@8WJK44K4yrs4Y
only if they are qualified to have it
@8WJ6HNH4yrs4Y
If they feel the need to carry a weapon they can
@8WJ2LQYRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but only those who have been through gun training before and know how to keep the gun on safety while it's in the classroom and can quickly load but only when there posses a threat to the classroom, but it can't be what they think is a threat, but also hire security with strict background checks and training in case of an accidental shooting and assign them to those classrooms.
Yes, however, the teachers need to go through gun safety training and only use it in emergencies.
@8SYN85K4yrs4Y
No, the students could possibly get the gun or a teacher can snap
@8SYC9NX4yrs4Y
teachers should be allowed to have a hidden gun safe with a firearm inside
@8SSFYD8Independent4yrs4Y
Only certain teacher who have been trained
@8SFCRXRLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they went through extensive background check, psychological testing, and extensive training.
@8S7PQD64yrs4Y
yes because more safety for emergencies but also no because it puts a lot more stress on the teachers and can cause more accidental shootings
@8S49WGD4yrs4Y
I think that teachers should carry guns but not make it public to the students. I like the idea of having professionals trained in security around the school.
Yes, but they should be registered with the school as carrying on premises.
@8RYSV6R4yrs4Y
With background checks on the teachers, and possibly cameras being included, and only one teacher in a wing will have a gun.
@8RTBDFN4yrs4Y
@8RSMDJ34yrs4Y
They should but have to have background checks and no jail time
@8RSJWZ64yrs4Y
I feel if a teacher shall have a gun they shall be properly trained and have a clean background report.
Yes, but they would need to have a license
@8R66NXLProgressive4yrs4Y
Yes, but only teachers who can pass an exam to carry on school property.
@8QWFGFH4yrs4Y
I believe there should be at least one trained and armed individual at schools for defensive purposes. But the weapon should never be drawn except for emergency purposes.
depending on the circumstances
I say yes because if anything bad were to happen and the police were taking forever then we would be ready
@8QQV46P4yrs4Y
I dont really know maybe if they are located in a really bad area
@8QQV38J4yrs4Y
Maybe with a teacher they really trust or have an officer or something at school
@8QKD6YGRepublican4yrs4Y
No but a police presence should be more available
@8Q8GCB74yrs4Y
Only if the teacher is trained and licensed by State they teach in.
@8PPP6H7Republican4yrs4Y
yes as long as they are licensed and fully trained and voluntarilly
@8NWQDNTRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, and hire highly trained security guards
@8NVYQ4K5yrs5Y
Teachers should not be allowed to carry guns in a school instead, police officers should be assigned as SROs in order to protect students.
@8MXNNFF5yrs5Y
Yes, said teacher should be professionally trained on firearm safety and the name of the teacher equipped should not be public knowledge.
@8MWBPLJLibertarian5yrs5Y
They should be given an option.
@8MRFYGJ5yrs5Y
Yes, all adults have the privilege to carry guns for self defense and for the defense of others
Yes if they feel it is Necessary
@8MMQT7L5yrs5Y
I dont think they should carry a gun but have something in the class to help protect them but put it somewhere a student cant get to it.
@8MLQN385yrs5Y
If its for if a school shooter
@8ML8LQS5yrs5Y
Yes, but also be required to have extensive gun handling training.
@8MGJBDX5yrs5Y
Yes, only if they have a license and no security guard already.
@8MG9M975yrs5Y
Yes they Should have a gun but it has to be kept away unless the teacher hears shots from intruder
@8LGMHNY5yrs5Y
Only if they a gun license and it is only for self defense.
@8LFHG3F5yrs5Y
Yes, but only in like a locked safe for absolute emergencies.
@8L4L9GN5yrs5Y
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@8KWCZFZ5yrs5Y
I believe that certain teachers should be able to but you have to go through a series of questions
@8KVBLSB5yrs5Y
@8KT5JYFRepublican5yrs5Y
No, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings and yes because for protection but at least one security guard should be at more than one schools
@8KS8BBR5yrs5Y
No, but they should be trained on proper handling and guns should be kept locked up, in the event they are required. Sometimes Emergency Services just can't reach them in time and they should have the choice and ability to defend our future generations.
Yes if the teacher knows how to properly use a gun
@8KJSFBZ5yrs5Y
No, Hire a real police officer that is trained in handling a guy
@8KHWK6T5yrs5Y
If teachers are trained and the gun is secured they should have the option.
@8KDGTZQ5yrs5Y
it depends on where the school is like if its in a bad area with violence maybe
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