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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@9F2PSMC2yrs2Y
No, I'd rather have school resource officers and mental health programs to address the issue.
@8XXPBW63yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they are properly trained and certified
@B2DKBPH4mos4MO
I think if they were to do this highly trained teachers who have a background in millitary than yes but could risk accidents with students if a student got a hold of a gun.
@9ZBDXYZ7mos7MO
it should be locked away and when a school shooting happens they take it out and protect them until police arrive.
@9XZ9QGS7mos7MO
yes because what if there's an intruder and or a massive shooting how are they going to protect the students
@9X6TDMX7mos7MO
Why are guns even being referenced in a school setting? Gun laws should be much harsher so society does not have to deal with shootings being as common as they are.
@9VHWQDH8mos8MO
Mostly no, because i would increase the risk of the accidental shooting and angry kids that choose violence instead, but also if it is a school that has problems than yes.
@9VDBJQY8mos8MO
Teachers who are professionally trained, know how to handle a gun, and have a good hiding spot for the gun. Then yes, I believe teachers should be allowed to hold guns.
@9VBMTFJ8mos8MO
Id prefer if teachers go through background and mental checks before they decided to want to carry a firearm while being a teacher, and they should just hire better trained security guards.
@9TYCMWP8mos8MO
No, however, I believe it would be beneficial for teachers to go through some sort of professional gun training in case of the scenario where they must defend themselves and students against shooters.
@9TYBX2M8mos8MO
yes, but only after extreme testing, the approval of the school, and after notifying all parents of students
@9T34ZLZ9mos9MO
Teachers should have a gun in their room for safety reasons but I think it would have to be monitored for the right reasons
@9MYSMP71yr1Y
If you are a registered gun owner and you carry everyday I do believe you should be able to carry while you’re a teacher, that’s their choice.
@9MM95VJ1yr1Y
Yes, they should, but it needs to be locked to be secured from themselves and students. And can only be open for emergencies.
@9LTWVVM1yr1Y
No, This increases the risk of school shooting, accidental shootings, and it puts everyone's lives at risk.
@9LTWMX31yr1Y
Teachers in high school shooting areas or just high shooting areas should have teachers with guns. However if there is a school with little to no shootings, there should be a gun or two on campus in a secure location if case there is a shooting.
No, I believe that there should be more security provided as well as metal detectors at schools to ensure safety.
@9LTSST81yr1Y
Yes and they should be trained and have to do a background to ensure they are eligible to carry a gun on school grounds, the gun should be locked up and hidden in a place students are unaware of.
@9LP26VZLibertarian 1yr1Y
No, but members of staff who have undergone significant physiological and skill evaluations on a yearly basis should be allowed.
@9KCN38K1yr1Y
Yes, as long as the teachers keep the gun concealed in a safe place only they know where the gun is located.
@9K5NPSX1yr1Y
No i dont think they should be able to have guns, but definitely should be able to have something to protect them and the kids
@9K4Y45W1yr1Y
Only a security guard or two should be armed in the circumstances of protection during a shooting, no teacher should have one on campus and the guns should be kept quiet and out of sight of students.
@9K4NWK71yr1Y
The security guards should have handguns. I think teachers should be able to choose to carry guns. All with proper training of course.
@9J7SBWL1yr1Y
I think the security and trained professional should be allowed to hold them in case of emergencies but they should be in a place where no accidents can occur.
@9HXP7QW1yr1Y
Teachers should be able to have a silent emergency button that allows the front office to open a LOCKER gun put away just in case of an active school shorting.
@9GFHFYW2yrs2Y
No teacher should have to carry a gun, but if the gun restrictions don't happen soon then I believe they should if they feel they have to resort to it.
@9FLYDQYIndependent 2yrs2Y
No absolutely not you have all these weird teachers and they are allowed to have a gun possibly making a student feel threatened or uncomfortable at school instead of hiring trained security or some sort of police officers on campus.
@9FKYMT5Independent2yrs2Y
The teachers who want to carry a weapon should go through training and sign documents about the misuse of the weapon.
@9FKVWG92yrs2Y
Yes but the teacher should have gun training and should have no criminal record what so ever.
@9FKPTWB2yrs2Y
I think that if a teacher has all the training possible and it's locked and can only be opened by office personnel by a button or something of that kind.
@9FJGBW82yrs2Y
Absolutely not, teachers have to do a variety of things throughout the day and it could be exhausting carrying around a firearm all day, also if they are working with kids, kids get very curious and this could lead to scaring the children or accidents. I believe only trained security should have a defense weapon on them with proper licensing and evaluation.
@9FJ8G992yrs2Y
While it is a valid point to arm teachers and prevent shootings of children in that way, the teachers should undergo psych evals and stricter background checks, should they wish to take a gun to school, as should any armed individual who wishes to be around children.
@9FFGCD62yrs2Y
certain teachers that pass a mental health screening.
@9DYQQHB2yrs2Y
Only if the teacher wants to, and they have to take firearm and mental safety checks every year.
@9BYZSLT2yrs2Y
yes as long it is locked up in a secure gun box where there is no chance of a child getting ahold of it and if the teacher has proper training and they get mentally checked
@9BV7H96Republican2yrs2Y
If they prove that they can handle a gun and know how to use it and they are careful with it, yes, they should. And if there is a shooter, I believe that the teacher should shoot the shooter because the shooter is putting lives at risk.
@9BP2NN62yrs2Y
All teachers should be required to be able to obtain and possess a firearm legally and should be trained in gun safety as a part of their credentials and should only have access to such things in the event that there is a shooting
@96LSQXV3yrs3Y
Teachers should. I feel as though because in recent times there have been counts of individuals targeting the school and children within, if teachers were trained for scenarios as such then it would be more secure
@96KB7ZZ3yrs3Y
ya but i think that the students should have no idea where the firearm is kept on the person and no idea where the firearm is when not on its person
@96HJ5KK3yrs3Y
Yes, but require background checks, mental health tests, and training.
@96FPGV43yrs3Y
No, but police should be better prepared to handle these situations and we should prevent the circumstances that lead to school shooting.
@95ZFLXY3yrs3Y
Teachers must go through an extensive program, take a law and ethics exam, and a license if the school allows teachers to hold weaponry. This is so teachers who are either corrupt or just not able to handle a gun are not allowed to carry guns.
@95QQV973yrs3Y
at least one trained security should be armed but not a teacher
each teacher or security guard should carry a gun in case of emergency but never show it off to the kids or tell the kids where it is located in the classroom unless needed.
@95M6FDR3yrs3Y
maybe like if the school is in a bad place or known for shootings.
@94WY6VB3yrs3Y
Yes, with strict training each year.
@938G29V3yrs3Y
If they are will and go though training.
@92ZVJLG3yrs3Y
If they are trained and have passed all psychological exams to ensure safety, they should have top tell the county police and the school district if they decide to carry.
@92QP4CP3yrs3Y
Yes and NO. Yes because just in case of an emergency the teacher would be able to protect their students. But No because what if one of the kids gets a hold of the gun and uses it? That wouldn't be good.
@92PS6G4Republican3yrs3Y
If the teacher has a very clean background and goes through multiple classes
@92HLW7F3yrs3Y
No, hire professionally trained security guards holding taser guns, and shall only be used in extreme situations.
@92GC7RS3yrs3Y
They should be allowed to have CCW after checks and training to protect themselves and our children from outside criminals.
@923RGR33yrs3Y
I think teachers that are trusted by the state should be able to hold a gun.
@8ZG5HFD3yrs3Y
yes, if they have the proper training and authorization, and a stable background check. Also secure storage
@8Z4PH8X3yrs3Y
Lol, Yeah teachers should be strapped at all times yo.
@8YV5DKFRepublican3yrs3Y
YES is the teacher is qualified and passed many mental exams
@8YV6JBL3yrs3Y
yes i believe at least a few teachers should be able to carry a gun in case of potential domestic terrorist threats.
@8Y2V69N3yrs3Y
Depending on how they use them
Yes, but the teacher must be background checked for any possible red flags.
@8WS2J4HRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes only if they have the proper training
@8WM542Q4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are qualified to purchase one.
@8W6728G4yrs4Y
If a teacher is certified by a local police department or state, I think teachers should be allowed to conceal carry.
@8W5SL3ZRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the teacher in ownership of said firearm is well trained and has already been tested for mental illness or criminal records
@8VYFTPJ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the teacher is trained in handling a gun properly, etc.
@8VX4N254yrs4Y
No, some teachers could get angry and shoot a kid. Not everyone is perfect. What I think we should do, though, is put more security on campus.
@8VNTCZ44yrs4Y
if only students get guns
@8VN6MST4yrs4Y
No, hire professionally trained security. But do strict background checks before hiring.
@8VG2VBB4yrs4Y
Stun guns and mace guns, otherwise no
@8V8YGCS4yrs4Y
I think teachers should be allowed to hold pepper spray on them at all times and have access to a bulletproof shelter in case of a shooting.
@8TSYBMQ4yrs4Y
Yes but only if they have gone threw all the requirements to have one so in case of a school shooter situation they can protect there class in case of emergency
@8TRZYLJ4yrs4Y
may be something for self defince
@8TMTQK5Transhumanist4yrs4Y
Hire security guards instead AND NO it would increase the risk of accidental shootings.
@8SB9Z7H4yrs4Y
if they want but to have checks on themself and know how to use it and keep where no kid knows where but can tell students that they have one
@8RC4THJ4yrs4Y
No there should just be more armed guards and let the teachers stick to teaching
@8R74L454yrs4Y
I believe that they should for protection of themselves and their students against any intruders. but also i would so to have a really serious background check
@8QLSKCJ4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the teacher is trained and would only use a gun in an emergency, like a criminal is around, that way a teacher can keep the children safe.
@8PBRY425yrs5Y
Yes, but with much more extended and recurring background checks
@8NX253X5yrs5Y
Yes Obviously with much education and to ensure the mental stability of the teacher or staffer.
@8MS75V25yrs5Y
yes, but they have to go through government tests to do it
@8MPX99K5yrs5Y
@8LZDD7C5yrs5Y
Yes and no. Sure guns can be hold by teachers. But only small fire arms
@8LS54T95yrs5Y
There should be a trained, and strictly tested teacher to have a fire arm that is locked away from students, and is voluntary
@8LRGGL55yrs5Y
Yes, only if these teachers are professionally trained or have some type of military background.
@8LPC98SRepublican5yrs5Y
yes if you have a backround of a cop or military just like mr.nyugen
@8K644XK5yrs5Y
At least one teacher or security guard, with an extensive background check along with training.
@8JZPGGC5yrs5Y
No, the problem with this is that crossfire is a thing. However I do think schools should have at least 3 security guards that are veteran/professionally trained with access to a database of the records of most "at risk" kids.
@8JS5NZB5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as they go through a certification process.
@8J776ZM5yrs5Y
Yes, but on a voluntary basis and after having completed a firearms safety course.
@8HZWYZ7Working Family5yrs5Y
Yes. Properly train them to use it
@8HSSPF85yrs5Y
Yes, as well as security guards to be armed
@8HRDKGR5yrs5Y
Not because it can increase the risk of accidental death, and the risk of danger, but if they can hire trained and experienced guards.
@8H8C5CZ5yrs5Y
Yes, if they are locked away where only the teacher can get to it
@8FZLTPY5yrs5Y
no, BUT i believe that there should be plenty of school police who are trained professionally
Yes I agree with teacher carrying weapons and I also agree with hiring trained professionals
@8FK35YC5yrs5Y
yes just in case someone trying to come in class and trying to kill one of her kids
@8F8CL8B5yrs5Y
No, because this would increase the risk of accidental and purposeful shootings. Hire professionally trained guards instead
I believe they should carry a legally owned gun with a strict background check and have more than 24 hours of experience
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