Free Firearms Training for School Personnel

[Principal Skinr]

You'll have to convince the majority of a school board plus their superintendent. I'm sure there's plenty of willing educators.

Good luck! Maybe somewhere someone will step up.

 

[BravoMike]

Quick question. Who does one get authorisation from? Principal, superintendent, or school board?

 

[GBuck]

I'd say minimum principal... Let the courts and Guy figure out the rest.

 

[indychad]

My hat is off to you Guy, that is a very righteous offer. I would like to shake your hand for this someday. I just hope the offer gets publicity on the news, wouldn't that be something.

 

[GuyRelford]

I'd say minimum principal... Let the courts and Guy figure out the rest.

The statute says "authorized." I'd want something from the school board in writing.

Guy.

 

[Titanium_Frost]

I just emailed the EVSC board of safety, the entire board of trustees, and the superintendent with Guy's OP. Hopefully one of them will respond to Guy or myself.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I just emailed the EVSC board of safety, the entire board of trustees, and the superintendent with Guy's OP. Hopefully one of them will respond to Guy or myself.

Good idea. I sent this info to a friend of mine on the Mitchell school board.

 

[japartridge]

Guy,
I'm in the process of speaking with the principal of my children's school and beginning a campaign to convince the Monroe County Community School Corporation that the security of our children is more important than their delicate sensibilities... I will be directing them to you!!!

I hope I can send you some students!

 

[60Driver]

Guy,

I said it in another post but this is EXACTLY what is needed! Professionals are defined by taking USEFUL actions when bad things happen. Hopefully the Schools will get on board with this.

Goes without saying I would be honored to help instruct, and certain I can bring a few .mil instructors also! Just let me know when.

 

[themadmedic]

 

[CTS]

My hat is off to you Guy, that is a very righteous offer. I would like to shake your hand for this someday. I just hope the offer gets publicity on the news, wouldn't that be something.

An instructor in Texas offered a discount (not free like the awesome Mr. Relford) and got raked over the coals in the media for it. Still sometimes even bad publicity is good publicity.

 

[Principal Skinr]

Quick question. Who does one get authorisation from? Principal, superintendent, or school board?

The superintendent. However, who do you think hires/fires the superintendent? The elected board. The key word is elected. That's where the problem will be in doing this.

The superintendent runs the day to day operations of the district, and is the highest level on this. However, the board makes policy, which guides, empowers, and limits the superintendent. I'll be looking at board policy in my district on this. My hunch is that they have not directly addressed firearms, except in the case of students. If they did, they'd have to make explicit allowance for police officers and security. They'd also have to be consistent with the actual law on the matter.

Superintendents who make decisions that get unwanted attention for the board typically don't last long. (Hell, they typically don't last long, anyway.) The supt would be advised to convince them first, before making that decision, assuming board policy allows him or her to make it.

 

[Principal Skinr]

Guy,
I'm in the process of speaking with the principal of my children's school and beginning a campaign to convince the Monroe County Community School Corporation that the security of our children is more important than their delicate sensibilities... I will be directing them to you!!!

I hope I can send you some students!

Good luck with Monroe County.

 

[Shadow]

THANK YOU TFT . I posted the info on my facebook

 

[lucky4034]

I know where I will be spending my money next time I want training. Passing this thread along to a teacher who I know will do the most with it.

Thank you guy.

 

[GuyRelford]

Guy,

I said it in another post but this is EXACTLY what is needed! Professionals are defined by taking USEFUL actions when bad things happen. Hopefully the Schools will get on board with this.

Goes without saying I would be honored to help instruct, and certain I can bring a few .mil instructors also! Just let me know when.

Jim - you're a fantastic teacher and I'd love to have you involved- as well as anyone you endorse.

Guy

 

[cmstuard]

This is fantastic...thanks Guy.

 

[Vlad the Impaler]

I forwarded the offer and links to the Principal and clergy at my local Catholic Church and school. I am confident it has not been dismissed at this level.
They have spoken and agreed that it was not a decision that could be made locally and are passing it up to the Office of Catholic Education and the dioceses.

I get the feeling you will get little traction with public schools, but I have more hope for private. I will update with any information I receive back.

Thanks for the generous offer and producing an incentive to start a serious conversation about the reality of the gun-free school zone.

 

[AlterEgoJason]

I know other people have said it but I feel the need to as well. Thank you guys for doing this. It is an amazing opportunity to get well trained individuals in schools and help keep our kids safe.

 

[GuyRelford]

I did a fairly extensive interview about this with Jake Miller of Fox59 this afternoon out at Eagle Creek. It should air during the Fox59 News tonight - although I'm not sure when. (Jake filmed some teasers for it that will be on earlier and should indicate when it will be shown.)

Guy

Edit: Story will air at 6:08.