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@9G86GX8 7mos7MO
The armed teacher protocol would introduce firearms into classrooms yes but they would be secured in the teachers person at all times. The teachers would have to undergo training to properly handle weapon systems though. With this training they would be able to respond to emergency situations much easier than throwing books and staplers at someone carrying a firearm.
Having firearms in the classroom is dangerous because with class sizes going up it is already hard for teachers to keep a classroom under control. With a gun in the classroom, the risk of someone getting shot is way more. Kids could get to the gun and hurt themselves or others. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and it is only getting worse.
@BenevolentLemur7mos7MO
Let's consider the fact that many other professions require their staff to carry firearms for safety reasons, such as police officers or security guards. In these professions, proper training and strict regulations ensure the safe handling and storage of weapons.
The same could apply in the case of teachers. With comprehensive training, teachers could be equipped to handle firearms safely and responsibly, reducing the risk of accidents.
Also, biometric gun safes could be used, which only allow the registered user to access the weapon, preventing children from accessing the firearm.
As for your point about teachers being overworked and underpaid, that's a separate issue that needs to be addressed. It doesn't necessarily correlate with the responsibility of carrying a firearm after appropriate training.
