Why Should Teachers Carry Guns

We expect teachers to shape our future generations and teach students how they’re supposed to act in the real world, why not expect them to protect students from delirious shooters as well. The United States are not even top 10 best school systems in the world but let's worry about our education later. Teachers must now learn how to safely use a weapon and not only protect their students but themselves. Teachers are ALWAYS good people, who are ALWAYS in a good mood. The following article “4 reasons arming teachers is the worst idea when it comes to ending gun violence,” states, “Arming teachers is the same thing as arming any civilian – those guns could easily be used for anything but defense and defeats the purpose of creating a safe space in school” (Fratti, 2018). This article Mr. President shows that giving teachers guns would be like giving anyone guns. But how could this be? Teachers are not human they do not get mad from time to time and snap at students for talking over them multiple times. Imagine a teacher having a firearm in the same drawer they used to have the confiscated cell phones from students… not scary at all right? No need for parents to worry with guns in school

My second reason as to why teachers should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon is that it has worked for other countries. Israel and Thailand actually encourage their teachers to carry weapons. There was an article in 2004 in the National Review that is about how Israel and Thailand are set examples of arming teachers. The article stated that, “Though Thailand’s government is extremely hostile to gun ownership in general, it has recognized that teachers ought to be able to safeguard their students and themselves.” I agree with this. Teachers should be allowed to protect their students and themselves and if allowing the teachers to carry a concealed weapon will protect them then let them do it. The article also stated that, “Terrorist attacks on schools and school children could almost be completely eliminated in a very short time.” There are examples of attacks on schools that have failed. In

Teachers and other administrators should be trained and required to carry firearms to school. There are many school shootings happening around the world. Teachers carrying firearms could protect their students, fellow teachers, and themselves from being harmed. Teachers will be able to react more quickly while waiting for law enforcement to arrive at the scene. Having teachers and administrators carrying guns will also give students a feeling of safety and security.

There are many reasons that teachers should not carry firearms. One reason is that children like to get their hands on absolutely everything, especially children who are younger. Many children love to allow their imaginations to run wild. They like to search for

There are two main opinions on equipping teachers with firearms. The problem is not with the polarization of these views, but the lack of willingness to compromise. Polarization of two ideas creates an inability to solve the problem. The National Rifle Association’s National School Shield is an uncompromising policy requiring a teacher to carry or possess a firearm (Pérez, 2017). The other side though is

But as in every argument there are very few reason to not be armed, but as in this situation the why’s weight out the why not’s. The way teachers, right now, are acting when a shooter comes in, is cowardly. The students are more willing to risk their lives to save their friends, that is true courage. But the student is unarmed, literally bringing a fist to a gun fight, if the teacher was armed that could change the game of how the shooting could play out. Either the teacher wins fighting hard, or the teacher dies cowardly. Teachers should be armed for the sake of themselves, piers, and students. Would you rather die fighting hard, or die coward

Allowing teachers to carry guns will allow teachers to prevent school shootings on the grounds of preschool through college campuses. Everyone has their own opinion about teachers being able to carry guns including other teachers, parents, and government officials. Depending on what state the teacher is teaching in determines if they can carry their gun now, if they are in the process of being able to, or if their state is not passing a law to allow them to carry their gun while at school. Teachers would not stand out like police officers or security officers would while in the school which would allow for other teachers and all of the students to have normal days if schools did not have officers before. Research shows that allowing some teachers to carry guns in their school promotes school safety, protects the teachers and students, and promotes gun safety while still teaching their students.

A school's staff are our children's first and foremost defense against violent attacks. Posting "Gun Free Zone" signs has proven time and time again, that it will not stop a criminal from leaving a trail of victims. Leaving our staff untrained and unarmed ultimatley leaves all those in the school vulnerable, defenseless, and in the position to potentially be harmed, or worse, killed. Arming our teachers, prinicipals, and staff will give our children and all else in the school a chance to fight for their lives, if ever threatned.

So yes, legally teachers have the right to be armed if their school board agrees with it and certifies. But why would they want to arm them? Yes, to protect our students but there is just so much that would cause issues. Law enforcement only has an 18% accuracy rating when the opposite opponent is firing back according to the RAND Corporation’s evaluation of the New York Police department. It shows that even a highly trained professional law enforcement officer has trouble shooting a suspect in highly stressful

Teachers should have the choice of whether or not to have guns. Some teachers don’t want to bare the burden of having to kill someone. Mrs. Frye from Waupun Area Junior/Senior High strongly hinted at to her students that, “[she]... doesn’t feel comfortable with guns.”. And when she was questioned about whom she would trust she said that “My husband [who also works at the school] would be able to”.

Do you want your kids in school with guns? The debate over arming teachers has been above and beyond what everyone thought how big it would be. Many believe that arming teachers is one of the best things to do about the school shooting situations. But why? That’s just adding another armed person into the situation. And that is why i’m here, to help you understand why this is the wrong decision for this country.

Why Teachers Should Not Be Armed Recently when I was talking with my family, the topic of how unsafe some schools are came up. My family was pretty equally divided on the topic. After researching it I chose to side with teachers not being armed. The students they are teaching might get to the gun, arming teachers is very expensive, and the teacher may not be mentally stable. One reason why teachers should not be armed is that if they were students may be able to find the gun.

Teachers are at school to educate and should not have the burden of the role of protecting students from armed shooters. Carrying a gun is not part of a teacher`s job. Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen also holds this position saying that none of her teachers want to be armed (Pignolet). We must listen to our teachers and acknowledge that they do not want to carry a gun. Additionally we should not add an extra job to our teachers who already have enough on their plate.

Over the past few years fatal shootings have happened at schools around the country. Teachers have been in these shootings and they could 've stopped the shooter if they were carrying. Arming and training teachers with self defense and handguns has become bigger thing over the years. Arming and training teachers can save students lives in the future if there is a school shooter (Henigan).

The U.S. continues to have issues with students bringing weapons to school and using those weapons against their classmates and teachers. In my opinion, I believe that teachers should be allowed to carry a weapon to protect themselves, as well as their students, from students who bring gun violence to the schools. Some school districts have limited funding and are not able to employee a law enforcement officer; therefore, teachers having the right to carry a weapon, would allow the teachers the possibility to protect and defend their school. Teachers having the right to carry a weapon would allow them the opportunity to be able to asses the violent situation more swiftly, and could allow the circumstances to have a better outcome. If teachers