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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@B3K2SML3mos3MO
Yes as long as they have the correct training for said gun and if they have a permit and no past records of mental disorders
@B3K2R663mos3MO
if students can as well if they have a fire arms permit and teachers beacuse there are stories of crazy teachers
@B3G2XGS3mos3MO
yes, but background checks on the teachers to see if they have any criminal record/mental illnesses that could make them go against the students
@B24LLDN6mos6MO
I think in certain places a teacher should be able to carry guns. I think if they do have a gun they must be trained very fully. The teacher has a background check and psychological testing and training.
@9W573XD8mos8MO
yes, under strict training and proper screening, not all teachers should have one, give it to people who know what they're doing
@9MGNHLJ1yr1Y
Not really, but I do believe among people staffed at the school, someone should have a gun, such as an officer.
@9KG2H351yr1Y
Either have we’ll-trained people or allow teacher who are able to pass a background test carry one at schools.
@9FB4DGR2yrs2Y
Yes, Teachers and trained security guards should work to protect students.
@94GH4DT3yrs3Y
Yes, but they have very very strict rules. Violating these can result a teacher being fired and prevented from being hired at any other school
@94GGNSG3yrs3Y
Yes, but with very strict rules to keep everyone safe
@94FF9P83yrs3Y
Yes, as long as proper gun safety is being used.
@8ZM9F683yrs3Y
Yes but no because if someone comes in and trys to hurt the students the teacher can self defend the kids but no because other wise there is no point and if they get mad at a kid they could hurt one.
@8ZM3G2J3yrs3Y
as long as they are kept locked up and out of reach of children
@8YL2NCNIndependent3yrs3Y
yes but they have to pass a very strict class
@8YB95273yrs3Y
Gun in safe with fingerprint lock.
@8XY3F3Y3yrs3Y
Yes but they would need lots of training
@8X9XMSH4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if the teacher has been thoroughly trained on proper safety measures and what situations it would be necessary to use it in.
@8X8WN9R4yrs4Y
with proper gun safety and weapon registration
@8X7CKDG4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is always secure and the teacher has train on when and how to use it
@8X7CGBG4yrs4Y
Yes, only if they have a carrying permit and can legally carry in the state.
@8WS3D744yrs4Y
under certain circumstances yes
@8W958QZ4yrs4Y
yes, some should but they should have a fullbackground check
@8V7JQ4G4yrs4Y
only teachers who have passed a conceal carry and training with secure firearm practices.
@8V357F6Independent4yrs4Y
Yes but the guns should be hidden from students and the teacher would need the training to carry a gun.
@8TP35VL4yrs4Y
Yes, but make the teachers go through extensive training
@8TKGD764yrs4Y
yes, but only those who have a license and strict training.
@8SQDYH84yrs4Y
Yes, have school officers and teachers to carry some
@8S7F7VZ4yrs4Y
Yes, they should be allowed if they have the right permits and are experienced with owning a gun.
@8RX7SLLLibertarian4yrs4Y
Have someone own a gun for self defense purposes.
@8RTLR4F4yrs4Y
Yes, but they require the same background checks and the same with the professionally trained security guard too.
@8RMSLSCIndependent4yrs4Y
Teachers should have the option if they carry safely and have a concealed weapons permit.
@8RG5B3Z4yrs4Y
Yes, if they are properly trained to handle a gun.
@8N5N7FH5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as they have appropriate training
@8MTJQSJ5yrs5Y
Yes, but need a background check and need to be trustworthy and have it hidden and locked in a safe.
@8MQTXYK5yrs5Y
If they have certain stuff for it
@8HR9TP75yrs5Y
Any teacher may carry a gun on school grounds with the proper licenses and registrations but may only take out the gun in an emergency.
@8H2VJ8SLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, if consistent training and evaluation is done
@8G9BCZJ5yrs5Y
Yes, teachers who choose to carry and have gone through training should be allowed to carry.
@8CBK2JX5yrs5Y
at least one guard at every school, and if they are in a dangerous area then possibly more.
@8CBK2G95yrs5Y
I don't think they should carry guns. But I think that they need to have some defense.
@9CP4M4C2yrs2Y
Yes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed, and require all teachers to take a course on gun laws and safety
@998TT87Republican2yrs2Y
If the teachers have been checked for any criminal records
@9987YVF2yrs2Y
Depends on the person, the school, and what kind of circumstance they may be in.
@96W365X3yrs3Y
Yes, if the teacher has a legal permit and has been trained
@8MPZL6G5yrs5Y
yes, if they have a permit
@8KF26625yrs5Y
Teachers are already allowed!! They should if they feel comfortable enough to
Yes, They should be allowed, but not required; with the stipulation that they have continual, certified training and competency exams in using firearms effectively and safely, as well as psychological exams.
@8FTCKQC5yrs5Y
no but the custodian should be aloud to
@9W39XFQRepublican8mos8MO
Yes because the teachers are responsible for keeping their students safe, and if there is a threat that could kill them, they should be able to protect them by any means necessary; it becomes a war.
@9W282F28mos8MO
Yes, but only for when there is a school lockdown or shooting to help defend the students and teachers until authorities arrive. Self-defence is not bad, and unfortunately, it is being scolded and seem as a crime.
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