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Western lawmakers are weighing proposals to potentially eliminate gun-free zones in places such as public schools. This would allow guns in schools, in hopes of avoiding mass shootings that often happen. Lawmakers who support this proposal are using the Second Amendment of the Constitution, which gives citizens the right to bear arms, in their favor.
There is already much controversy surrounding the subject of guns and gun control in general, but now there is a whole new question to be debated: Should teachers be allowed to carry concealed weapons in school? This is something that needs to be carefully weighed out. You can read more about it in the Do Now entitled “Should Teachers Carry Weapons?”
KQED asked students: Should we allow teachers to carry concealed weapons like hand guns? Why or why not?
There are a vast range of opinions regarding this subject. Many students felt that it is best to not arm teachers, because accidents happen.
@KQEDedspace #DoNowGun #mrsrfauhs Teachers shouldn’t be able to have guns, bc that gives more access for students to the lethal weapons.
— Cassie Godbout (@cgodbout2014) April 1, 2015
@KQEDEdspace I don’t think teachers should carry concealed weapons because it would only make the schools more dangerous #DoNowGun #p6olys
— Aracely Ruvalcaba (@aruvaalcaba) March 27, 2015
@KQEDedspace We should not respond to mass shootings by supplying more guns to the public. It would do more harm than good. R.I.P #DoNowGun
— Becky Turner (@2Becky12) March 27, 2015
@KQEDedspace Teachers shouldn’t be allowed guns. It allows more of a chance for a shooting because it puts a weapon in the class. #DoNowGun
— Skylar Massella (@SkylarM3B) March 26, 2015
Guns are inherently risky which outweighs the potential benefit of teachers acting as defenders. @AHA_Lev #DoNowGun http://t.co/wZs7rFVWac
— Lounes Allache (@AHA_lounes) March 24, 2015
@aha_jonahbarton @AHA_Lev this article is a great for why teachers shouldn’t be allowed to carry weapons, numerous of accidents can occur.
— Lacey (@AHA_Lacey) March 24, 2015
Ashley Hill shared that she feels teachers should be able to carry guns if they choose to, and gave some background to the Open Carry Law that is implemented in her state of Michigan. She wrote…
Some students felt that the better option is to provide schools with some sort of safe guard.
@KQEDedspace Schools need a cop or a safeguard on campus instead of leaving safety in the hands of the teachers #DoNowGun @csloan
— Matthew Krump (@matthewkbdp) April 1, 2015
@KQEDedspace schools need a larger form of self defense, other than words and pleas. #DoNowGun http://t.co/6hjRKpasQm
— David Musci (@DavidMusci33) April 1, 2015
@KQEDEdspace Schools need security guards not gun-wielding teachers #DoNowGun #Olysap
— Ailsa Thai (@AThaiger) March 27, 2015
http://t.co/5Hzk5UhQbI won’t be able to respond well to situations w a gun way too much training needed, have officers. @AHA_Lev #DoNowGun
— Kyle Chater (@AHA_Yok_Cheez) March 24, 2015
Wren shared that she feels teachers should be able to carry concealed weapons, that it will make schools safer. She wrote…
Other students feel it is a good idea to arm teachers because it would keep students safe.
@KQEDnews I think teachers, who already are responsible for students, should carry guns to ensure a safe environment #mrsrfauhs #donowgun
— Sarah Gomez (@SarahGfau) April 2, 2015
@KQEDedspace Shootings are not prevented by signs indicating Gun-Free Zones. Teachers need to carry guns for safety. #mrsrfauhs #DoNowGun
— AlecS5A (@AlecS5A) March 30, 2015
Overall, students understand the pros and cons of allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons. Some students believe that concealed weapons will add to the risk, while others believe that teachers should be armed for safety.
