What do you think about public school officials being able to carry guns in school?

Question

"Harrold Independent School District (State of Texas) approved a district policy change last October so employees can carry concealed firearms to deter and protect against school shootings."

I say it's about time. What say you?

Answer 1

I would not allow my children to go to that school

my children are in second grade and under no need for guns there....

Answer 2

I carried guns, in the military and as a police officer. I've come to believe that everyone who wants a weapon should be allowed to have one for their defense against criminals. I also be live that all criminals convicted as such should be issued a weapons and sent to the rock. There they can kill each other. Last one standing should be shot or allowed to try to escape and shot. Then round them up and start over again, promoting a society that is criminal free.

Answer 3

Tough one.  I personally would say move your kids to a safer school.

Answer 4

It's somewhat worrying for two reasons:

1) I've known quite a few school staff members who I would never trust with any form of authority over children, even less a gun.

2) Having guns on school grounds itself is dangerous. How long until someone carrying in his/her jacket or handbag puts it down without thinking about it and lets a student steal it and shoot someone. Students already attack each other with things like chemicals, soldering irons for Electronics class and cooking equipment.

As well as that, if someone is going to start shooting people, would they really be worried about being shot themselves by for instance a teacher since they'd soon be surrounded by armed police if all goes as it should with police being alerted, getting there fast and so on.

In theory it's a good idea, but with too many ways to go wrong. The idea of guns for defence of the people usually means guns for everyone, including those who shouldn't get their hands on them.