Proposal for Teachers/Administrators to Carry Guns in Schools
Overview
History
Current Debates
Differences in State Legislation
School Safety and Culture
Public Opinion surveys
School Shooting Incidents
Federal and Governmental Stances
Arguments in Favor
Staff Self Defense
Training Programs
Hiring of Additional School Resource Officers
Deterrence of Attackers
Community and Parent Confidence
Insurance and Liability
Immediate Response to an Attacker
Arguments Against
Risk of Accidental Discharge
Potential Escalation of Force
Emotional Toll on Educators
Fear vs Safety
Racial vs Socioeconomic
Funding Mental Health vs Guns
Metal Detectors or More Counselors
Teacher vs Security
School Safety Implementations
Secure Entry Points
Emergency Drills and Procedures
Mental Health Support and Intervention
SRO's
Visitor Management/ ID Checks
Threat Assessment Teams
Enhanced Communication Systems
Bullying Prevention and Reporting Systems
Laws/ Cases that Support Implementations
County/ District Policies
State-Level School Safety Statutes
Title IX
Educator Employment Laws
Castle Doctrine Cases
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
2nd Amendment Interpretations
SRO Court Rulings
Negligence and Liability Precedents
Safe School Acts
State Concealed-Carry Laws
Gun-Free School Zone Acts
Practicality and Practical Implementations
Mandatory Training Requirements
Firearm Storage and Security
Insurance and Liability Coverage
Psychological Evaluations
Parent and Community Involvement in Decision Making
Collaboration with Law Enforcement
Transparency and Communication
Regular Safety Audits
PD
Ethical & Moral Considerations