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  • easy rider

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    I am all for teachers carrying at schools, concealed of course, from grade school to high school. They are teachers, so their main concern should be that, teaching. It should only be as it is for any LTC, defensive purposes. I don't think it's ever a good idea for anyone dressed as a civilian to run armed across campus, for then they could be mistaken for the shooter. If it's only 10 teachers in a good size school that carry, that would cover more area then a couple of security personnel.

    There hasn't been problems on college and university campuses and there it's not just teachers that can carry, but also students, and I couldn't say how many students carry on my campus, because I can't even ask. So I ask, why should it be different for teachers in the lower schools, then it should for you or me anywhere else?
     

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    I am all for teachers carrying at schools, concealed of course, from grade school to high school. They are teachers, so their main concern should be that, teaching. It should only be as it is for any LTC, defensive purposes. I don't think it's ever a good idea for anyone dressed as a civilian to run armed across campus, for then they could be mistaken for the shooter. If it's only 10 teachers in a good size school that carry, that would cover more area then a couple of security personnel.

    There hasn't been problems on college and university campuses and there it's not just teachers that can carry, but also students, and I couldn't say how many students carry on my campus, because I can't even ask. So I ask, why should it be different for teachers in the lower schools, then it should for you or me anywhere else?
    This ^^^^
     

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    I like the teacher on fox news

    I am afraid of guns I dont want to be forced to carry one LOL

    I am all for arming teachers interested in it
     

    motorcarman

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    If the qualifications for carry/carry in schools remain as they are, then I do not feel like those who are carrying are remotely qualified to provide security to students in high threat/extreme scenarios.

    I really don't give a F$&K what you FEEL when my life or others are in danger.
    EVERYONE is qualified to to protect themselves!!!! The second amendment does not differentiate between QUALIFIED and ENTITLED.

    If I was a teacher in a school I would worry about MY SAFETY and consider the students SECONDARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    You guys keep talking about additional training and such. I agree that people should get as much training as they can, but I’m not for mandating it. What is so special about a school that someone needs more training to carry a gun into. How is a school different from a crowded movie theater on opening night? A crowded mall on Black Friday? Are you all suggesting that before we go to a movie or out shopping we need more training than what the CHL laws mandate? If not, then why would you suggest it for a school. It’s just one more crowded area that people need to navigate through.

    For the record, there is absolutely no way that any large district across this nation will embrace the concept of ANYTHING aside from LEO having firearms inside a campus. I hope I’m wrong, but we already have areas demanding even LEO disarm. The stupid is strong within the education realm.

    My employer offers flex scheduling and I’d be willing to volunteer at my child’s school for a day a week. I’d even be willing to take extra training to do so. However, I’m not holding my breath in anticipation that they will allow me to do so.


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    Yeah, again we place all these special requirements and regulations simply because it is a school? Almost like how a school is a gun free zone, simply because it is a school.

    I think anyone who can legally carry concealed weapons should be allowed to carry in grade schools. No extra special mandated training, no special licensing. If an individual wants extra training then by all means have at it. And in a active shooter situation, I don't expect them to play hero super-teacher or super-janitor and hunt down the killer and take them out. Again, if they want to, go for it. But even if they decide to shelter in place or evacuate and they happen to encounter the bad guy then they have a means to defend themselves and others if they choose to.
     

    Professor Badger

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    I am probably in the minority, but I disagree with teachers being armed. If you want a security presence, you need to hire professional security personnel with the proper training and mentality. There are several other options available, and arming teachers would be very far down on my list.
    Like the 4 cowardly deputies who did nothing but hide? We need someone who cares about the kids carrying a weapon.
     

    Professor Badger

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    I don't want this to turn into a shitshow. Please don't read in to my posts any further than what I have written. I simply stated that I believe there are better options available than JUST arming teachers. If the qualifications for carry/carry in schools remain as they are, then I do not feel like those who are carrying are remotely qualified to provide security to students in high threat/extreme scenarios.

    To add-on, this is what I do for a living. I provide and advise on security for large corporations and government facilities overseas. I usually train on active shooter scenarios several times a month with people from multiple backgrounds. I have been doing this now for just over 10 years.
    I have a friend who owns an engineering firm that works with oil production companies doing deep sea drilling. When he is working in a high risk country, he refuses the body guards and demands a weapon and nondescript car and guards himself. He feels he has more motivation to do a good job.
     

    easy rider

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    Like the 4 cowardly deputies who did nothing but hide? We need someone who cares about the kids carrying a weapon.
    Who is to say that a teacher wouldn't be the hero? As I said earlier, I wouldn't recommend a teacher, with gun drawn, running across the campus towards an active shooter. If the police were to arrive they may be mistaken for the shooter. But if more teachers were carrying the possibility is there that could lessen the amount of lives lost, and some the thought that maybe it's not quite the target rich environment they were hoping for.
     

    BigBoss0311

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    I have a friend who owns an engineering firm that works with oil production companies doing deep sea drilling. When he is working in a high risk country, he refuses the body guards and demands a weapon and nondescript car and guards himself. He feels he has more motivation to do a good job.

    I would be curious to know what type of security he is being offered if that is the case. Clearly it isn't up to par.
     

    Professor Badger

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    I would be curious to know what type of security he is being offered if that is the case. Clearly it isn't up to par.
    It is with big multinational companies. They use local armed guards and distinctive vehicles. He feels being conspicuous makes you a target and guards can be bought off.
     
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