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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@8SVC9CP4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as that teacher is properly trained and certified.
If the teacher legally owns and carries a permit to carry a concealed weapon with proper training, then yes. Other weapons such as long guns should be permitted, locked in an anti-theft, nontransparent, locker accessible in the event of emergency.
@9YMVM457mos7MO
Teachers should be armed in case of a school shooting and they can protect themselves and their students. However they should keep it somewhere very secure but also somewhere they can remember.
@9XNNZWN7mos7MO
we shouldn't even be asking this question, teachers shouldn't have to protect themselves from people shooting up a school
@9XMGY5J7mos7MO
Yes, because it will help keep students safe in any school shooter situation and the guns can be kept in a safe that only the teacher and principal can open.
@9XHJXSMPeace and Freedom7mos7MO
This is not a solution to the problem of school shootings, this does literally nothing to prevent them
@9X7MD647mos7MO
We should not be at a point as a society where this is even a question. Teachers having a gun at school is unsafe. Nobody should have guns anywhere. Period.
there should be better security at schools in general but more guns is not the answer because those could be the very people wanting to shoot others (teachers or students)
If they can conceal carry, fix the deeper issues if you want school shooting to end (mental health, and quality of life)
Yes, but concealed carry and should pass approved training, and be reported to the principal of the school.
@9VFHGTD8mos8MO
Yes but only if they choose to do so and can provide proof of adequate training/continued education similar to requirements for their teaching license.
@9V3KQYC8mos8MO
until our fun violence problem is dealt with, when registering and buying guns legally, teachers should be able to carry for their own protection
@9S6FT7B10mos10MO
Guns in general should be banned. Teachers should not have to be gun trained nor have bare that much responsibility in others’ lives in order to teach.
@9R6XGRJ10mos10MO
Asking a teacher to possess the tools and emotional ability to potentially harm their own students in situations of internal danger is cruel.
@9R6WD5D10mos10MO
No, arming teachers with guns in schools will not solve the gun violence issue faced inside schools.
@9R34GLT11mos11MO
Teachers should never be asked to arm themselves. It’s a disgrace that this is even an issue.our leaders should implement better laws for gun control.
@9JNTT2H1yr1Y
Depending on the area of the country, teachers should be allowed to carry a weapon with proper permits. This should not be a requirement by the school district for anyone to carry a gun, but in many cases, we should not be limiting a person from their right to own a gun. I would like to see consistent gun handling and safety trainings to any teacher who carries a gun on campus. I do think there should be stricter regulation on gun sales and the legality of carrying a firearm.
@9J69MVM1yr1Y
Neutral, a classroom should have a firearm kept in a safe and should only be used in dire circumstances
@9H8D8SP2yrs2Y
If this were to be implemented, proper training would have to be established and if these are the conditions in which these teachers are to work in, they should also get a raise.
@9GXYZN32yrs2Y
Yes, but this wouldn’t be an issue in need of discussion if they actually put gun control laws in place and made it safer for our children
@9FWWVYS2yrs2Y
As long as a thorough background and behavior check is done and they pass every gun safety exam and are licensed they should be able to bring a hand gun to school if they wish
@9FJJ7HK2yrs2Y
There shouldn’t be easy enough access to guns to warrant carrying on school grounds.
@9FFHGQH2yrs2Y
Federal/national guards should be stationed at schools as a deterrent against school shootings.
I don’t think anyone should have a gun but I believe if a teacher is trained and has a gun should have it locked up because school shootings need to stop but also it shouldn’t have to be on the teachers
@9F8694L2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if Guns are not restricted, if someone can get a gun so easily, teachers should be able to do the same and act in self defense though if guns are restricted, I do not believe they should carry guns
@8Q6MVXJ4yrs4Y
yes only if you are trained and know how to handle it in case of an emergency
@9BHR9S4Progressive2yrs2Y
The gun should be as concealed as possible if they are going to have one, this is to not scare the children or students, and to be able to protect themselves
@99YT85Q2yrs2Y
Everyone should be able to.
@99D9ZYR2yrs2Y
Yes so teachers can protect students but, what if a student finds it and acts dumb with the gun, so I'd rather not answer.
@96NBTTS3yrs3Y
I don't like guns and do wish they were banned, but since we live in a society where shootings are common, I think a teacher carrying a gun in case they would need to defend themselves and their students would be acceptable.
@96JDRQ23yrs3Y
Hire both professionals and let teachers carry, but at their own discretion
Yes, but only with proper training and ideally they cannot carry it on them but somewhere in the classroom
@96FH5LB3yrs3Y
Yes but should require them to do gun training/classes and get a gun license and so they can only use it at a needed time.
@96DPH6J3yrs3Y
Put stronger gun laws then we wouldn't need teachers with guns
Yes, but they need to be checked and regulated.
@967TDHS3yrs3Y
Yes, If there is no restrictions on gun ownership
@95YQ8ML3yrs3Y
Rather than arming teachers schools should be more protected and made more safe, because a techer could easily acciently or purposley harm someone aswell as students can gain access to the wepon and harm others. Schools should have armed security or law enforcement on campus while in school hours.
@94GW65V3yrs3Y
Yes, As long as gun laws are followed.
@94F8GLM3yrs3Y
How are we at the point where this is an option. Get rid of ARs
@94CG9T33yrs3Y
Yes, but only with proper training and psychological evaluations
yes but only with mental health evaluations and extensive training
@93X4R6L3yrs3Y
Yes but with strict training and regular mental evaluations
@93V97TW3yrs3Y
Ban guns altogether. No need for guns.
@Dylonw1899Green3yrs3Y
Only if they are thoroughly trained, comfortable, and the weapon is concealed.
@93HHZLN3yrs3Y
No, but teachers should be allowed and encouraged to carry self-defense weapons such as pepper spray for emergencies
@93GKQNY3yrs3Y
Yes, but it shouldn't mandatory. It should be the choice of each teacher
Just cut back on guns in general??
@9355MCW3yrs3Y
Provided they have adequate training and if they choose to carry that will be ok, but not forced to do so.
Yes, only small handheld guns, and require ones that do to be trained.
@92NTXND3yrs3Y
If the teacher has proven to show they are more than capable of being responsible and held responsible for anything that happens.
Yes, but only if the campus allows concealed or open carry to all
Maybe trained guards, but put more funding into mental health so these things don’t happen in the first place.
@8ZVH2C23yrs3Y
yes as long as it stays in the car or locked box
@8ZHL4JN3yrs3Y
No, You should reform gun laws so that teachers do not feel a responsibility to defend their lives and children's lives with guns.
Instead of giving the teachers guns make legislation to limit gun use
@8Z8BZHW3yrs3Y
A person who is intent on causing harm to a school and it's occupants doesn't care that the school doesn't allow guns. For them it's like chickens in the hen house fresh for the wolf to take his pick. If a teacher knows how to safely handle a firearm and keeps it concealed and out of sight and hopefully even better, out of sound of everyone else then why should anybody care? It's stupid to be more mad at a teacher who wants to do anything including risking their live to defend their students than to trying to prevent shootings by actually following through on warning signs and red flags.
@8YYV58Q3yrs3Y
Yes, but must be properly trained.
@MrMarkley3yrs3Y
No, this will harm the mental health of our youth
@8YV2M9Q3yrs3Y
This is interesting, a part of my agrees and a part of me disagrees.
@8YS34F43yrs3Y
The teachers need to be qualified, not just any teacher
Not fair to ask this due to the stress of the teacher
@8Y4DXGJ3yrs3Y
Yes, if properly trained to carry.
@8Y47HJQ3yrs3Y
@8Y33PYG3yrs3Y
No, but hire at least two professional guards for a school
@8Y24B8J3yrs3Y
In an ideal world, teachers should not be carrying weapons in school. However, they can be used as a last resort - with thorough, proper training and locking them down as tightly as possible to avoid any accidents.
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@8XYDPXK3yrs3Y
Teacher's should be trained for it first and also have security guards in case a teacher cannot emotionally or mentally fire a gun.
@8XX9Y5Z3yrs3Y
Yes, but they must receive professional training on gun safety
@8XV37F33yrs3Y
Yes, but should be kept safely and should not be taken out unless needed be.
@8XQ4QLLWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
It can be alright if the teacher mentally and has prepared to use it. It should only be used in case of an emergency.
@8XHFJXL4yrs4Y
Depending on the teacher and their background, I believe some should be able to carry if they have had enough experience, for example a law enforcement teacher.
If they have been properly vetted.
@8WZWJX84yrs4Y
I think some employees at shcools should be armed, but only the most mentally stable and level-headed.
No, this only increases the danger of shootings in school accidental or otherwise.
@8WXJPK34yrs4Y
I don't really care, if they want they should but jt shouldn't be mandatory
@8WPJ8K74yrs4Y
No, students will then have the opportunity to steal the firearm and use it
@8W9Q6MJIndependent4yrs4Y
They shouldn't have to carry guns at school.
@8VYDG9W4yrs4Y
No, only allow specifically trained faculty to use them. Letting every teacher have one could increase the risk of accidental shootings
@8VLQLKCWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
Yes, teachers should be allowed to carry guns at their own choice but only after background checks and psychological evaluations
@8VKHHRX4yrs4Y
Provide gun training for teachers
Only with the appropriate training and it should always be kept in a safe near a cabinet and the students should know in case they feel uncomfortable.
@8VBZHBD4yrs4Y
No absolutely not, there is no reason for a teacher to carry a gun near any students or other people
@8TWBY4Z4yrs4Y
a teacher should have to have a license to carry before being allowed to have a gun on campus.
@8TRCPGSIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, if they're properly trained and it is concealed.
@8TPCX5BIndependent4yrs4Y
Only if they have gone through a ton of training and if they can prove they can be safe with one
@8T68LNF4yrs4Y
In a environment full of kids it would not be safe to carry a fire arm but they however should provide teachers with a protective gear that only they know of for protection
@8T47YVD4yrs4Y
Yes, but there must be specific training for it
@8T3D3DVProgressive4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are properly trained in use and safety.
@8SYW36C4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they passed a background check and had proper training
@8SYN85K4yrs4Y
No, the students could possibly get the gun or a teacher can snap
@8SWMP8F4yrs4Y
Yes teachers should but i think security gaurds should mainly carry for out safety
Yes, but only if they are properly trained and pass psychological testing.
@8SKX5GM4yrs4Y
Yea they can conceal carry if they want
@8SK8N2R4yrs4Y
If the risk of school shootings remain as high as they are, teachers should be able to protect their students.
@8SJNJBC4yrs4Y
yes but only if the teacher has passed a mental and physical health screener and is not unstable
Instead of having teachers carry guns, have metal dectectors at all intrances, make the windows safer so it doesnt look like a prison but also bullet proof so children can still see outside.
@8S8TYT94yrs4Y
Yes, schools should require at least one security guard to be armed.
@8S7J9GP4yrs4Y
yes, if they are trained properly and want to. It shouldn't be manditory.
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