As far as arming teachers, I happen to have a friend who is a teacher.  She is very well trained and experienced with firearms and has her CCW permit.  In fact, she carries most everywhere she goes except at work.  I'm certainly sure that she isn't the only one of many teachers with training and experience.

Another thing that I've mentioned in the past.  When I was in 5th grade I took a Hunter's Safety course after school AT the school taught by our PE Coach.  We were taught safe handling, cleaning, storage and use of many different types of firearms.  From lever action, bolt action and semi-automatic rifles, to shotguns, to revolvers, to semi-automatic hand guns, etc.  We handled and eventually fired all of those types of guns throughout the class.  After completing the course I was able to legally purchase a hunting license and carry a rifle as well as a hand gun... at 10 years of age.

I point that out because the course was taught by a teacher who was qualified and had the credentials to teach that class.

I by no means am suggesting that ALL teachers should be armed.  What I am suggesting is that teachers and/or administrators and school employees who are qualified and properly trained should be allowed to carry while on the job.

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