Every School In America Should Have Teachers Do What This Texas School Is Doing

This is an excellent idea. If potential school shooters knew that schools were protected by armed teachers, or guards, they would think twice before attempting anything. Gun free zones are nothing but easy pickings…

Via WGHP:

The Argyle Independent School District is on target to continue its new policy of allowing some teachers to pack heat on campus.

The posted sign on campus shoots straight, when it comes to the relatively new rule. It reads: “Please be aware that the staff at Argyle ISD are armed and may use whatever force is necessary to protect our students.” The signs are posted at all campuses within the district.

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“I trust that the administrators of this school district will put my kid’s best interest at heart,” parent Lacey Fenoglio said.

Back in January, the district voted in favor of school marshals. Some Argyle teachers will act as the long arm of the law under the state’s Protection of Texas Children Act.

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Gun-toting teachers must have and maintain a handgun license; pass a psychological evaluation; and undergo firearms and emergency response training.

Some parents say the district is right on target.

Do you agree that this is a good policy that should be emulated elsewhere?

H/T Young Conservatives