Teacher Accidentally Shoots Self At School.

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skimom2

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Oct 9, 2013
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No guns in schools, anywhere. Period. There is no reason whatsoever to arm teachers, administrators, students, or custodial staff.
Yup. But we're in 'MURICA, darn it! (and especially THIS part of 'Murica) I'm very glad my two younger kids go to charter schools that have categorically rejected guns on campus, but my older kids went to a public H.S. where everyone knew which teachers were carrying. The ex-Marine English teacher…I really didn't have an issue with him (as he's been properly trained), but the others were just scary.
 

Scratch

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I don't suppose a gun or two locked in a safe in the office for emergencies would be bad as long as those who had access also had mandatory training. The NRA would be up in arms should anyone suggest every elementary student not be allowed to carry a bazooka though. They were once for gun safety and responsibility but are now just a lobby for the gun industry.
 

Autumn Gust

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I'm just wondering what message this sends to children about their learning environment. Knowing that any staff could be carrying a concealed weapon would rattle students, I would think, at least on a subconscious level. How can a child fully concentrate on reading or long division if their teacher believes school is so unsafe they need to carry a firearm?
 

arista

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I know here in Indiana- Kroger stores(grocery store chain) has stated that it is okay to carry a licensed handgun in the store. I wonder if that come in handy, when you have the shopping cart that has the wonky wheel.
 

kingricefan

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I'm just wondering what message this sends to children about their learning environment. Knowing that any staff could be carrying a concealed weapon would rattle students, I would think, at least on a subconscious level. How can a child fully concentrate on reading or long division if their teacher believes school is so unsafe they need to carry a firearm?
This is exactly the point I tried to raise in another thread a while back. How can our kids learn in a police state? Ridiculous! I am so glad I am not a child in school anymore or have children in school. This is perposterous.