Arming teachers is close to the most ridiculous thing I've heard as a solution. Perhaps that works in a hobunk(?) town in Texas where 700 of the 708 residents pack a pistol, but it's impractical on a large scale. Most teachers I know don't want to be anywhere near a gun. What about the Principals then? A little less impractical but still requires a revision of the job description, insurance considerations, pay increase, training, and even then the outcome is not guaranteed. What happens when a teacher or Principal armed with a handgun gets taken out by an "assault rifle"? We gonna start slinging teachers with AR-15s or shotguns?
No one said to arm the teachers. They are simply allowing teachers and staff to bring their guns into the schools to protect themselves and their students, after completing a course. This is no different then being allowed to carry concealed anywhere else. Many members on here frown upon not being able to carry at work, or being able to carry in various establishments so why should there be objection to let CCWs carry at their job even though its a school? Personally I'd rather be shot and killed with a rifle when armed with a handgun trying to save lives then to be shot and killed with a rifle while unarmed. Atleast give me half a chance to make a difference.