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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@9FS28S2Republican 2yrs2Y
Yes but they should meet a higher standard of training due to the responsibility they have in their workplace if they would like to carry in the school
@8GXZSDFIndependent5yrs5Y
No add metal detectors at schools
@8FZJDW85yrs5Y
Yes, but only with strict training protocols and frequent refresher qualifications.
@9BKMF622yrs2Y
Certain teachers/officials should be cleared to carry a firearm for safety purposes
@95TBGP23yrs3Y
police officers armed on campus, but no teachers should carry guns.
@8X8TWMS4yrs4Y
No, give the kids guns instead
@8WH9KHJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but as long as they keep it in a safe away from student's view and only use it when necessary.
@8WG7TSN4yrs4Y
Principals should be armed
@8TDFXG8Republican4yrs4Y
Yes, only after the proper training and psychological screening prior too and periodically after authorization.
@8S4W6YG4yrs4Y
@8S3Y8GS4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should be required to pass a firearm proficiency course
@8S35HVV4yrs4Y
Yes, only if there is extensive training involved.
@8RVS8V84yrs4Y
For like protecting students from bad people BUT it could only put the students more at risk depending on the situation.
@8RPN8MF4yrs4Y
yes, but with the right training.
@8RP69DK4yrs4Y
If a teacher chooses to carry a gun they may if they have a valid gun license and gun training to shoot in only the most necessary situations
@8R8M8D84yrs4Y
Yes if they can pass all of the required "tests" and if they want to
@8R8LGDX4yrs4Y
Yes, but make the teacher is qualified to use the gun and that it is stored somewhere safe.
@8R8HHD54yrs4Y
If the school has a resource officer that is highly trained, that officer should be allowed to have a concealed weapon.
@8R7C3RJRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but hire professional security guards as well
@8R4S8LVRepublican4yrs4Y
If they have proper training or military training yes they should
@8R4KBGX4yrs4Y
No, a student could find it and use it.
@8QWXT8S4yrs4Y
depends on the school area/district
@8QSQWJT4yrs4Y
Maybe but only if trained.
@8QHDWB74yrs4Y
Yes, if they’ve been given extensive training.
@8Q5JNDX4yrs4Y
Teachers should be allowed to keep a gun locked in a hidden safe
@8NTVBDY5yrs5Y
If a teacher has one make sure they are trained and keep it away from students at all times. If they are caught playing around with it then they should be fired.
@8NSJ77X5yrs5Y
They should not carry it, they should keep it locked in their desk.
@8NP933H5yrs5Y
Yes, but only trained and qualified employees
@8NHHV6C5yrs5Y
Yes, but there should be extensive training on gun safety and use before hand.
@8NH4KDS5yrs5Y
No, more security protocols
@8L8T4T85yrs5Y
yes. I think they should, but the students should not know where it is at or that the even have it to decrease the risk of an accident waiting to happen. maybe not every teacher, but a good number of them.
Yes, but only if they have gone through a proper training program.
@8J3N7H95yrs5Y
yes if only they have knowledge and should be keeped in a locked safe place
@8HW7TLYRepublican5yrs5Y
It's questionable. Would it provide safety? yes. I think this needs to be discussed more in depth.
@8HRGK2G5yrs5Y
Yes, but only after, extensive training, this will lower the rate of school shootings, because if teachers are trained, nobody will want to shoot the school up.
@8HLRLPV5yrs5Y
Yes, Teachers need to be checked with their record and background first
@8HK6XWX5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if they have completed a psychological and background check, and have completed firearm training taught by professionals
@8HJ59475yrs5Y
Yes, but only as a secondary response, trained professional security and LE should be the primary defense response for schools.
@8HH7LR55yrs5Y
Yes, if the teacher is permitted under current statutes and deemed qualified as such through their private hiring negotiations with their employer.
@8H3JT6B5yrs5Y
It depends on who the teacher is! It’s almost like a test needs to be given!
@8G9RFHPLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, but only with extensive training (similar to police)
@8FP6S3F5yrs5Y
Yes, but proper training and intense background check required.
@8F8TNBCIndependent5yrs5Y
The police at schools should be better trained. Teachers sign up for the job to teach, not to carry guns because the police are so incompetent that they can't even protect a school.
@8DS66QD5yrs5Y
In some situations it might be permissible, but this is likely to cause more problems than it solves.
@8DBC6XD5yrs5Y
A school resource officer provided by the local police or sheriff’s office in each school.
No, there should be a police presence but it should not feel like a prison or military presence.
@8CWQHB35yrs5Y
Teachers should only be allowed to carry guns after being professionally trained by law enforcement.
@8CW8F235yrs5Y
Yes, if teachers are trained
@8CRJZD55yrs5Y
I think it depends on where the school is located. Small, rural schools don’t have access to the same law enforcement resources that larger urban or suburban areas have.
@8CP4HPD5yrs5Y
No, there should be other options like dogs that can detect firearms.
@8C4YSPW5yrs5Y
This is assuming that teachers are capable of stopping crime by carrying a weapon. And it assumes they are trained to always make the “correct” decision with that weapon. It may deter school shootings, but has severe gaps in the argument
@8NT44535yrs5Y
Yes but have them locked up and accessible ONLY IN CONFIRMED EMERGENCIES
@8NGH6LN5yrs5Y
hire trained professional guards as well as it being a definite increase in accidental shootings
@8N5TGHG5yrs5Y
Yes but only after training and safety class
@8LNCFWP5yrs5Y
Yes but only after proper training.
@8L2W22M5yrs5Y
Yes, but only if each student knows about it and the teachers have extensive background checks and training and mental tests.
@8JCH68Y5yrs5Y
Teachers have a right to have concealed carry and have their weapon with them
@8GP4LSD5yrs5Y
Yes but only if licensed and go thru proper checks and security for the fun
Only with proper training and licensing specifically for teachers who will be concealed carrying at the school they work in.
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