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Should teachers carry guns? Should teachers carry guns?
No, teachers should not carry guns No, teachers should not carry guns
Yes, teachers should carry guns. Yes, teachers should carry guns.
Teachers lack the tactical knowledge needed to handle weapons Teachers lack the tactical knowledge needed to handle weapons
Guns in a school environment will only invite trouble Guns in a school environment will only invite trouble
Students will view the possibility of violence as a normal part of life Students will view the possibility of violence as a normal part of life
Funds should go into investing for learning rather than guns Funds should go into investing for learning rather than guns
Guns can end up in the wrong teacher's hands. Guns can end up in the wrong teacher's hands.
Arms on a school campus can halt school shootings and mitigate the damage Arms on a school campus can halt school shootings and mitigate the damage
School security can be bolstered by arming teachers. School security can be bolstered by arming teachers.
Money on school security can be saved by arming teachers instead of hiring a police officer. Money on school security can be saved by arming teachers instead of hiring a police officer.
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Should teachers carry guns?
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No, teachers should not carry guns

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Guns can end up in the wrong teacher's hands.

Background checks aren't perfect, and teachers aren't necessarily good candidates to carry a gun. Carrying a gun can also cause people to have an illusion of power and can change classroom dynamics.
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