South Dakota Allows Armed Teachers

Dale @ 3/11/2013 4:59 PM

It's about time that someone took this measure. As an ex-cop I believe this to be one of the best things I've seen so far. Our kids are in the teachers hands day in and day out. It's the next best thing to actually having an officer stationed the school.

Bob@Az. @ 3/11/2013 5:02 PM

What a surprise. The teachers association opposes the measure. Much rather lose a bunch of kids then get their head out of their ass. We live in an increasigly violent world, much of it created by a weak kneed justice system that puts these nut jobs back out on the street. Blues, and real teachers, stay safe.

tim @ 3/11/2013 5:42 PM

I'm glad that SD made a smart decision on this one. I would also like to see teacher aides and all staff armed and trained to take out a shooter.

Bob @ VA @ 3/12/2013 5:37 AM

Outstanding! Protecting our children with proven solutions should be at the top of the agenda in every state. Hats off to SD's fine elected officials.

Ima Leprechaun @ 3/14/2013 6:12 PM

I wonder who I sue when my kid is accidentally shot by a teachers gun. Does the teacher wear it in a holster? Anyone in Law Enforcement knows a shoulder or belt holster is uncomfortable and heavy to wear especially on hot days. Most Dectives lock up their weapon while in the station. Would a teacher lock their gun up in a gun safe? Or in their desk? If they use a gun safe or trigger lock that defeats the purpose for quick access to the weapon. The children will naturally be curious about a gun in the classroom and they will find a way to access it, who is responsible then? And every crazy person will know since there is already a gun in the classroom why bother bringing their own, they just need to disarm one teacher to start a rampage. I would much rather they hired a Police Officer or a Security Guard to protect the school. This would keep any weapons and ammunition out of reach of the children. I see many legal problems for South Dakota in the future. This is a very scary law.