After the events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, parents and school districts started questioning whether school are safe …show more content…
If teachers have access to the weapons, an intruder could also gain access only increasing the potential for violence. Concealed handguns in the schools would be kept in a secure area and teachers and administrators would have strict procedures in carrying the gun on school grounds. There would be more responsibility for the teachers and administrators, but in order to protect students teachers would welcome new regulations.
The battle continues in state legislatures across the country. It is fought in both the smallest and largest school districts in many states. Many districts remain opposed to arming teachers because of all the potential issues with having guns within a school. However, history tells us that it’s better to be safe than sorry, and in this case teachers would rather carry a concealed handgun and never use the gun than not have a gun but need one. Teachers and administrators should be allowed to carry guns on school grounds in an effort to help protect our