Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should teachers carry guns?
Position‹2 of 2

Yes, teachers should carry guns.

This position holds that teachers should carry guns. It argues that schools lack adequate protection against dangerous intruders, that armed teachers could halt a school shooting and limit the harm, and that arming staff is cheaper than hiring police officers to provide security.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. School security can be bolstered by arming teachers.
    Schools often have open campuses and don't have excellent security features. By arming teachers, school security can be increased.
  2. Money on school security can be saved by arming teachers instead of hiring a police officer.
    Schools need to bolster their security but often lack the funds to do so. Arming teachers costs less than specially hiring a school police officer.
  3. Arms on a school campus can halt school shootings and mitigate the damage
    During lockdown situations, classes are often trapped and are essentially sitting ducks. Having a firearm allows the class to have a chance to get out of the situation if a shooter decides to target the class. School shooters are also more likely to back down if there are firearms present.