Do We Want to Arm Teachers?

There's been chatter of arming teachers to protect our students from gun nuts. Some of us think it's a great idea. I myself know teachers I would be happy to have armed in the classroom. Would requiring our teachers to carry weapons really help keep kids safe? Follow the link for my thoughts on it: http://hub.me/amrbC

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In response to mentally unstable people attacking schools, some demand arming teachers.

Regardless of your views on guns and gun control, seriously asking this question is wise.

“Are you crazy? You want teachers to carry guns?” A man in a suit asks as he pushes his glasses up the bridge of his nose.

I didn’t even say that, Glasses. I’m saying it’s wise to ask the question.

“Why?” He prods, “it’s a ridiculous idea, anyway.”

Maybe. However, people who think it’s a good idea are asking it. Therefore, it’s important to have an answer, if possible.

This article is going to ignore other questions about gun control. It’s purely about whether or not we should be arming teachers.

At first blush, arming teachers may seem like a logical way to keep kids safe. Gun owners keep firearms on hand to keep their own families safe. What better way to keep vulnerable people safe than having the responsible adult carry a firearm? I’ll admit, there are teachers I’d be happy to have carrying a firearm. What would happen though if we made it mandatory for teachers to carry guns?

“Everyone will catch a bullet from accidents and there will be many more school shootings.” Glasses says in a snarky tone.

Speculation aside, I send my kids to school so they can have a specialist teach them. Let’s talk about the teacher’s role.