Guns already allowed in schools in 18 states with few restrictions
The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association have both campaigned against such measures, but not all local school administrators share their position.
In Tennessee, the membership of Professional Educators of Tennessee is “split about 50-50,” on proposals like Watson’s, said J.C. Bowman, a spokesman for the organization.
“Some don’t want the responsibility, and they worry about liability,” Bowman said. “But this doesn’t prohibit it and it doesn’t require it, so that’s something we can work with.”
Jim Rigano, a member of the Springboro, Ohio, school board, said he hoped to craft a policy to allow school employees with proper state permits to carry guns.
“I think it’s about giving employees the opportunity to defend themselves,” he told NBC station WDTN of Dayton.
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When I was going to high school in Montana we were allowed to bring hunting rifles and shotguns during hunting season, on the bus, and they were stored in a closet at the school. After class many of us would hunt pheasant, deer, grouse, whatever, on the way home (not from the bus, of course…). It was common for kids with their own vehicles to bring their guns also, even sitting in the rear window gun racks in trucks. Hell, teachers even brought their own guns.
Rode Werk on January 14, 2013 at 8:04 PM
… and no mass shootings occurred. Thus, by demonstration, the presence and ownership of guns is not the cause of these mass shootings. If one wants to extend this it seems mass shootings are most likely to occur in so-called gun free zones. A sane public would look at that and come to the conclusion that banning law abiding citizens from the means to protect themselves causes perps to carry out there acts in those undefended areas. Alas, we don’t have a sane public.
AZfederalist on January 14, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Surprisingly, I believe liberal Oregon was one of the first to pass these laws. Hat tip, Oregon! (Gotta give credit where credit is due.)
Glenn Jericho on January 14, 2013 at 8:58 PM
Professional Educators of Tennessee (PET) is a quasi-conservative/libertarian organization whose membership includes disgruntled former NEA union members. It’s no surprise that they lean towards arming teachers. My wife is a member. The PET does not endorse or support social issues in schools and membership dues are only @ $120 per year. It’s a VERY small organization for teachers. I used to be a member years ago.
robblefarian on January 14, 2013 at 10:00 PM