Not everyone is equipped mentally and emotionally to take on the responsibility of carrying. Add in that some of the kids aren't exactly well raised at home and could attempt to steal the teacher's gun. Teachers have enough on their plate already. I'm conditionally OK with teacher carry but mere possession of a CWP is nowhere near enough. It should be voluntary with a high level of training and demonstrated proficiency required. At the risk of sounding cynical I think teachers should be allowed to carry for protection from their students.dandad wrote:Im mixed on this view on teacher carry at school.. I have see security and police that were stationed at school for protection after school shooting eventually being used as tool to strong arm kids over even small infractions. We all saw the cop who flipped the girl in her desk. The police / security was used because its easier than a teacher dealing with it. I could see some teachers resorting to pull a weapon with unruly kids. After All, its a highly stressful job and some kids can be a hand full, even able to cause physical harm.jamesjames wrote:I got my CCW eight years ago. As a teacher, I have been trying to influence policy at our school to see if concealed carry could be allowed for employees. Every time there is a mass shooting at a school or other "gun free zone", I ask about and advocate for deep concealed carry for willing, experienced, and squared-away staff and faculty. I think you should be a gun owner for a couple of years and practiced in safe gun handling and tactical training before taking this on. I've written and revised a draft policy on concealed carry for employees that gives oversight to the administration. No interest yet from the boss. But I keep trying. The continuing terrorist/active shooter threat is slowly changing minds. The recent result of the presidential election may be a catalyst in changing hearts and minds in this sensitive area.
I have no doubt some teachers could and would use their guns only in a case of life and death like a school shooter, but I also have no doubt some would use them as a tool of power and force over the kids that might be disruptive.
Im on the fence on teacher carry.
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Re: Do You Carry
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