Small Texas school lets teachers, staff carry

[ryanmercer]

Originally Posted by Tinman

I always thought the no guns on school property was Federal. If it is, it would be interesting to see how this plays out in court since I'm sure it will end up there sooner or later

As far as I understand if they are employed by the school, and the school grans permission/puts it in their job description it is alright. Just like security guards at some schools (the ones that are bad, but not bad enough to require police on property during school hours)

[jontheturboguy]

Im not a parent. But to think if I were - that I give my child away every day into the trusting hands of a teacher, who is there to protect them - by God give that teacher the ability to protect my child.

[Bill of Rights]

Originally Posted by Tinman

I always thought the no guns on school property was Federal. If it is, it would be interesting to see how this plays out in court since I'm sure it will end up there sooner or later

The Federal GFSZ law contains an exception for those who hold a CCW/LTC/whatever. The only reason we who hold these licenses cannot carry at schools in defense of ourselves and our children is that our own state law forbids it. One of our state senators introduced a bill last session that would have added an exception to that law for LTC holders, which was defeated in the Senate by a single vote. (It got a majority, 25-23, but there are 50 senators, thus requiring 26 votes to pass a bill to the House. Two senators were absent due to medical reasons) The bill would have disallowed the state or any political subdivision of the state from restricting firearms carriage by LTC holders on any property or in any building owned or leased by that entity, excepting penal facilities and secure areas of airports. County courthouses were added in committee.
Rumor has it that Sen. Nugent plans to re-introduce this bill again this term. I recommend that we all contact our legislators to support his bills once they are introduced.

Blessings,
B

[melensdad]

A radio station in Texas is running a poll on the topic of allowing teachers to be armed.

73% of the respondents believe it is a good idea
26% disagree and don't like armed teachers

Houston radio station KTRH is running a poll this morning.

73% are in favor of teachers being allowed to carry guns.
26% oppose the measure.

Here is a link: NewsRadio 740 - KTRH

[GetA2J]

Originally Posted by melensdad

A radio station in Texas is running a poll on the topic of allowing teachers to be armed.

73% of the respondents believe it is a good idea
26% disagree and don't like armed teachers

Houston radio station KTRH is running a poll this morning.

73% are in favor of teachers being allowed to carry guns.
26% oppose the measure.

Here is a link: NewsRadio 740 - KTRH

I voted....
but I could not reply without registering.

[mconley]

Its about time that teachers are able to protect themselves and students from sadistic maniacs that have absolutely no human emotion... I think it was a well thought out plan of action for preventing the Hell that could happen to any school.

[Nathan]

it's about time. i just wish other communities would follow suit. an unprotected school is just like saying "sic em" to a dog! love it!

[Crimson]

Way to go texas. Gun free zones just allow criminals more freedom to do what they want to do.

[wbjenks]

Indiana SHOULD allow licensed individuals the ability to protect themselves and their kids, grandkids. Our present law, stupid!!!!

[Coach]

Glad to see a school district finally have the common sense to do what needs to be done. After 9-11 everyone was hot to arm pilots to prevent the repeat. How many school shootings does it take? Weapons retention and training on when an armed response is easy to make. Until every school district goes to this type of policy a teacher is expect to protect children in a gunfight without being armed. How smart is that?