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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@9BQXYKM2yrs2Y
so.. using the saying "it's not the guns, it's the people..." if it's the people.. why do we need gun officers protecting schools? from people? all of this is so backwards ..i really do worry for our nation. sooo just dumb
@8PSBGGZ4yrs4Y
Yes with proper training and restrictions.
@B2W4SBJ4mos4MO
Yes, allow teachers the opportunity, with strict background checks and psych evaluations. Also, hire trained professionals
@B28K84CLibertarian5mos5MO
Yes, However they shoukd be specially trained and have a clean record and complete courses each year
@9ZMB8866mos6MO
Selected Teachers should be trained on how to use a gun in a crisis circumstance and trained on how to safe lives.
@9Y9M5KS7mos7MO
Teachers should have the option, but not be required and it should be kept confidential who is and who isn't armed
@9Y6WS33Independent7mos7MO
Yes but it should be documented who is carrying and only teachers who want to carry, no forcing teachers to carry
@9XRZNZG7mos7MO
Yes. Each class room should have a gun just like it has a fire extinguisher and a door lock. It should be locked up and kept near the front of the glass room only accessible with a key given to each teacher. Not a key like we normally think. No one should have a gun in their pocket on in a drawer ever.
@9XDTVP47mos7MO
Yes and No because you know what they can do to the student there but also protect us if their an trusted person.
@9WKR4YB7mos7MO
they should be allowed to have them locked to reduce accidents but should have ways of defense incase needed
@9W5F5VS7mos7MO
yes I do think they should, but only if the teacher gets heavily checked on any criminal records they have and the gun must be in a mini locker so if their every extremely angry or crazy it will take some time and should and minimum have only 6 bullets
@9VV4FYG8mos8MO
This shouldn’t even be a thing. We shouldn’t need teachers to carry guns and we shouldn’t need armed security guards if the gun laws were stricter.
@9V9RSFD8mos8MO
Yes, but only after proper training to be able to respond competently in the case of an active shooter
@9V5D5H58mos8MO
I dont see a reason for teachers to carry guns at school, I think they should be able to have one available to them at school but not on them.
Yes, Schools should have one or two guards have guns somewhere in the building, locked away, where only they know how to open it, so that the gun is only used when exactly necessary.
No one should have Guns beside police or very high trusted people with thorough background checks and mental health checks and a waiting period of a year or two and if they have an incident with that gun they should never be allowed to have one again.
@9TMZ82L9mos9MO
No, train teachers and students in defensive combat, how to de-escalate situations and disarm weapons.
@9TGG4H2Republican9mos9MO
Yes, but they should be required to have training on how to properly use it and store it away at all times. Regardless of whether teachers have it, I strongly feel that there should be at least 2-3 security guards, or police offices, patrolling the school at all times. This would not only be helpful if there was ever a threat like a shooter, but it could help bring down the number of fights, children getting bullied, and substance use in schools.
@9TCQH969mos9MO
If teachers would like to carry guns, they should have safeguards in place to protect themselves and students. BUT, they should not be REQUIRED to carry one.
@9T8NQVWProgressive9mos9MO
I think certain schools would benefit from having armed guards/teachers, and many would not. I should not be a requirement but it should be allowed if it makes a teacher feel safer. It should be kept in a locked gunsafe under the desk where no students can get to it.
@9SYWPYB9mos9MO
Yes, but only in case of emergencies and strict rules for any teachers possessing a gun in the classroom.
@9SS7WTN9mos9MO
All schools should have an armed resource officer that is a credentialed police officer in the jurisdiction that the school is in.
@9SJ8SVL9mos9MO
If they are well trained, understand protocol and escalation of force, and are fit to do so, then yes.
@9RVHVKR10mos10MO
Yes but only Certain teachers and they must have a sticked protocol on when the gun should be taken out and used. Similar in star trek when the ships self destruct was activated. Those teachers mist also perform mental health screenings once a month, and be taxed less.
@9RRNLY8Independent10mos10MO
allow teachers that want to but they should be documented, trained, evaluated, and monitor to ensure they are fit to do so. Also who is carrying should be anonymous to protect the teacher from potential shooter
@9QXZ7SN11mos11MO
I agree with the idea of having at least one armed guard or a teacher that has professional marksmanship training would be a good idea in theory but I feel moreso like that it should be lessso in the hands of teaching staff in practicality and moreso on school security who ultimately would be better trained and equipped to handle such incidents.
@9MNV3Q31yr1Y
I think they should be allowed to carry only after a very intense background check and no criminal record .
@9LHHSXH1yr1Y
If students obviously shouldn't then teachers also shouldn't. Keep weapons out of the hands of kids. They have no need for them.
@9JTPYQB1yr1Y
Yes, and no I think if you regulate the control of guns then teachers wouldn't need to even think about having guns.
@9J5KJ2VIndependent1yr1Y
yes, as many teachers as they can should carry a gun in any case to protect students or other faculty members from any threats in the school but, they should also think about it ( like don’t shoot some random student cause they seemed like a threat without talking to them, etc)
@9GW22K62yrs2Y
I think that there should be a system put in place where there is maximum security to limit the safety issues
@9FZVG8Q2yrs2Y
Yes, if the teacher feels comfortable and agrees to annual training, psychological tests and any type of work misconduct results in termination
@9FRBN4M2yrs2Y
Extensive and more strict background checks should be evaluated on teachers so they have the right credentials/experience to carry a fire arm in a classroom. Gun should always be inside a safe or other locked area.
@9FF67FG2yrs2Y
We should have more gun restrictions in general or take away gun all together. Guns needs to be so hard to access because in other countries school shooting don’t really exist.
@9F9GMWW2yrs2Y
Yes, to protect from the gays
@9F84L4P2yrs2Y
Not guns, however give the teachers ways to defend themselves. Have security guards carry guns, but only use them as a last resort.
@9F3DD2V2yrs2Y
Yes, but after intense gun safety training.
@9DCBCHF2yrs2Y
Not guns per say but definitely should be equipped with a weapon
@8GCHTGN5yrs5Y
Yes but under extremely conditions they should allow teachers to carry firearms
@8G3BL8V5yrs5Y
Yes, it should be optional if the teacher is trained and confident in using the weapon.
@9FK48Q8Republican2yrs2Y
If the teacher is trained and not insane sure let however many are comfortable to be armed as long as the firearm is locked until needed
@9BY3TB82yrs2Y
No because teachers dont want to carry either
@98WH8BBLibertarian2yrs2Y
It depends. Some schools are poorly funded which then it hard to hire security guards but I also feel like it is unprofessional for teachers to own or carry guns at school even though the 2nd Amendment is alive.
@97779S43yrs3Y
Only specialized trained teachers
@96FPBKB3yrs3Y
Yes, but depends on what requirements there would be around gun storage, and training requirements for teachers to utilize in situations requiring discharge of the firearm.
@9645ZSNLibertarian3yrs3Y
Teachers should be allowed to carry if they go through extensive monthly training, weekly mental screening, and have a large number of prior hours spent in the field training for situations that would specifically be related to school scenarios. Personally I think that it would be a better option to make students leave their backpacks and other bags at the school at all times. Homework, books, and other school related materials should be online only. Access to the internet (laptop, tablet, phone, etc.) should be given to students who are in need. This would minimize space that one would need to carry a weapon intended for mass harm. If this is not enough of a countermeasure, then a school would need to institute metal detectors. If this does not work then, and only then, should we institute teachers carrying firearms.
@95ZGXRJ3yrs3Y
@95Z68L73yrs3Y
if the school was targeted before then yeah
@95Z4JPR3yrs3Y
only if they keep it in a safe cause some of these teachers got anger issues
train some teachers on how to properly use a firearm
@957TYSM3yrs3Y
I am torn, this could be a yes but then it shows kids that school isn't a safe space.
@94K7ZKX3yrs3Y
Yes, teachers should be able to carry a gun if trained long enough and properly
@946FYC43yrs3Y
Yes, but they should have to undergo strict background checks, phycological testing, and training
@944F72WLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they have proper training and willingly want to
@93WBSYG3yrs3Y
Only specifically trained and experienced people that have cleared multiple background and mental health checks should be able to have a gun in school to protect or prevent danger.
@93V57GG3yrs3Y
Yes, but have the selection of the few who can have one thoroughly checked and trained.
@93PS39N3yrs3Y
Yes, but require monthly training and the choice to carry is the staffs.
@93CC48QRepublican3yrs3Y
If they are given the right amount of training and a mental check, or mental check ups monthly
@932FT9W3yrs3Y
Allow liscened firearm owners to carry in school
students should carry guns
@92XBMXFLibertarian3yrs3Y
Absolutely. Teachers do not lose 2A rights just because they are at work.
@92NJRPH3yrs3Y
Yes but on a voluntary basis with government provided annual training
They should be able to have protection but not a gun
@8ZKFLPG3yrs3Y
yes but the teacher has to be skilled enough to handle the gun
@8ZHNHX43yrs3Y
My answer would depend on the are the teacher is located
@8YTSV243yrs3Y
Yes, it’s up to the teachers and others staff in school
@8YRQL2F3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they aren't visible.
@8XVYYBC3yrs3Y
They should need to have a psychological test to make sure they’re okay to carry one.
@8XL2JR54yrs4Y
Yes, but there should be documentation with the local police departments to know who is carrying.
@8WP7KY74yrs4Y
i think there should be 1 security guard armed with a concealed carry pistol and there should be no high caliber gun as when dealing with a active shooter it might shoot through wall. and shotguns should be banned to to the fact it spreads pellets in a large area
@8WHPSXT4yrs4Y
I think it all depends on what type of school you go to and the enviorment that you are in.I think that it should be used on the students or anyone in the school but when a threat comes inside the school and people with weapons come in it should be used then and only then when there being harmed.
@8WFTBHN4yrs4Y
They should hire a professional security guard, but the guard can be armed and have the gun tucked at all times in case of an emergency.
@8WFPJC54yrs4Y
should not be able to carry them but there should be hidden guns in the school
@8W95X4W4yrs4Y
Yes, they should be ALLOWED, but if no teacher chooses to carry a firearm, nobody should be forced to do so.
@8W8YP7V4yrs4Y
yes, but with mental checks every semester, trimester and background checks
@8VDQXSC4yrs4Y
One secriuty guard should have a taser or be trained to carry a gun
@8V9DKQL4yrs4Y
Just like any other professional should have the right to possess weaponry at their place of business.
@8TTWWC54yrs4Y
Yes, if they work in a private school that allows it, but not in public schools
@8TT6L2R4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are licenced.
@8TSQT8Z4yrs4Y
Yes, but only in private schools that allow them to.
@bacampbellsoup4yrs4Y
Schools should require at least one professionally trained teacher or security guard to be armed
@8TR8MPN4yrs4Y
Have it be decided by school.
@8TBZK9S4yrs4Y
Yes, but it would have to be out of reach of the students.
@8T335KKRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes if they want to and are trained
@8SRWDM3Independent4yrs4Y
Any teacher who wants to carry a gun may do so, but must pass a psychological testing and complete a fire arm safety course
@8SKSZ334yrs4Y
It should be a highly trained part of staff
@8SFC2HQ4yrs4Y
Yes, only if teacher has a relative conceal carry permit, and approved by school board
@8RXG4LG4yrs4Y
Yes, have the teachers trained to use firearms
Yes, but the teacher has to have a strict background check and multiple tests
@8QMPLXSLibertarian4yrs4Y
Yes, only if they are trained and can carry it legally.
@8Q6T4YK4yrs4Y
yes, but only if they have their concealed carry license.
@8Q45NW94yrs4Y
If they're trained to use a gun properly, then yes
@8P8LDR75yrs5Y
Teachers may be permitted if there is no knowledge to students and must stay in locked cabinet
@8NRYFRB5yrs5Y
If a teacher wants to keep one safely locked away in their desk, then yes. They should not be forced to though.
@8NH3L8D5yrs5Y
Yes for each classroom but with fingerprint or lock for faculty only to know the code
@8NBRMH5Progressive5yrs5Y
If they want to they can, shouldn’t be required
@8MYS26N5yrs5Y
if the teacher is licensed and legal than it ought not be the governments job to ban such action. allow each school to choose the regulations on teachers having guns. if they choose not incentivize the option for security.
@8MQ9ZQ25yrs5Y
Only individuals that are former military or police, and have had additional training should carry.
@8MNRRX85yrs5Y
no this would increase FEAR in students and thats what matter more your gonna make them feel like there in prison
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