[Westside]

Lawmakers in Tennessee have passed a bill that will allow some school teachers and administrators to carry concealed firearms.  The governor still has to sign it before it becomes law.  According to the article, many feel the governor will sign it.  

What are your thoughts?

https://www.lex18.com/politics/guns/tenn...aRPASPmhYP

[Spud6]

As a teacher I don't know how to feel about it. It makes school seem like a scary place if teachers are carrying guns in their waistband while they teach.

[Granny Bear]

It's a shame that the need for teachers to carry at all!! And it's not like they carry them in their waistband; it's a CONCEALED carry.

And as long as the teacher isn't an idiot, I think it's a great idea. If the teacher is in charge of a child's mind, then they SHOULD be able to handle a gun with some responsibility.

[Westside]

I don't like the idea of Teachers\administrators packing heat. I have worked with too many people that would be more of a danger in a bad situation than an asset. Teachers are teachers, not police officers. They invest a lot of time in that regard. They need to concentrate on that. They don't have the time to invest in training to be a part time cop. Each school needs to have a resource officer. Let them concentrate on protecting students, faculty, and staff.

[Granny Bear]

That's a good point.

Still, to be effective, there would have to be a great deal of security guards to properly protect a school.

[Old School Hound]

I'm a teacher. Do you want me packing heat in a classroom full of kids? The answer should be damn obvious. :) Bad idea.

Reading, writing, 'rithmetic...that's our job. The "Three R's ." Don't add packing a revolver to our job description.