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Should teachers be allowed to have guns to protect themselves and students?

Posted - September 29, 2016

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  • No ... please.  I think instead of having to learn how to defend ourselves with weapons ... we as parents need to teach our kids to use their brains more than their "brawn" or guns to solve problems and protect ourselves.  Guns in schools ... a sure recipe for disaster!!!! This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at September 29, 2016 10:57 AM MDT
      September 29, 2016 10:16 AM MDT
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  • 32527
    Yes. The gun should be locked up where only the teacher has access and the teacher should undergo a the same type of background check used for conceal carry permits.  
    Also it should not be a requirement for every teacher but it should be an option.
      September 29, 2016 11:15 AM MDT
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  • 1029
    Seriously?
      September 29, 2016 12:21 PM MDT
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  • 32527
    Yes absolutely.
      September 29, 2016 12:24 PM MDT
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  • 1029
    Boy, you really mean business!
      September 29, 2016 12:26 PM MDT
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  • 32527
    I believe if our schools had this sign there would be little to no school shootings. This post was edited by my2cents at September 29, 2016 1:02 PM MDT
      September 29, 2016 1:01 PM MDT
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  • 1029
    Assuming the shooter has the brains to read!!
      September 29, 2016 1:03 PM MDT
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  • 32527
    That is why there is a picture of the person with the rifle.  lol
      September 29, 2016 1:08 PM MDT
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  • 5835
    That makes as much sense as locking up the fire extinguishers.
      September 29, 2016 2:43 PM MDT
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  • 32527
    You have them locked up so a "challenged" student does not use them.
      September 29, 2016 2:55 PM MDT
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  • 1615

    If they do they will have to carry it or it won't be available when needed.

      September 29, 2016 11:57 AM MDT
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  • 10449
    I'v seen a teacher go off the deep end - glad they didn't have a gun. I think students would be safer if their school was fortified and a weapons check before a student enters the school. Cheers!
      September 29, 2016 12:04 PM MDT
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  • 5835
      September 30, 2016 12:06 AM MDT
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  • 46
    Good grief, no. I don't even like the idea of teachers using corporal punishment, let alone shooting people.
      September 30, 2016 6:28 AM MDT
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  • 1615
    The problem is if the teacher makes a mistake in any way He /She will be sued or will they be protected by law? we unfortunately have a sue happy society.
      October 1, 2016 11:46 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    no cause a student might grab the gun and use it on someone
      October 2, 2016 8:00 PM MDT
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