Hand Guns Should Be Allowed In Schools Essay
Defending Americas Youth
Picture a class of twenty elementary students hidden under desks around the classroom, and the teacher is begging the children to stop sobbing. Down the hall the sound of gunshots ring out the sounds of people screaming and begging for help can be heard. The shooter is moving closer and closer to the area and all the innocent soon to be victims are defenseless. There is nothing in that classroom that is going to stop what is about to happen. Now imagine a teacher with a handgun that could at least scare off the shooter, or deter them from advancing into the room. Many people frown upon teachers being able to carry a handgun on school grounds, but if they only knew that the thing they frown upon could possibly be saving their kids life. It makes perfect sense that teachers should be able to carry a handgun if and only if they go through the proper training and tests. There are many steps that must be taken for someone to obtain a concealed handgun license (CHL). In the state of Texas getting a CHL is not as easy as it sounds. For example, in order to qualify for a Texas CHL and individual must be 21 years of age, have a clean criminal history, not be under a protective order, no be chemically dependent, not be of unsound mind, no be delinquent in …show more content…
In the article “Armed to Teach: Argyle ISD Sticks to It’s Gun Policy” Selena Hernandez states that “it’s safe to say Argyle ISD is ready to start the school year with guns blazing. The district is on target to continue its new policy of allowing some teachers to pack heat on campus.” Hernandez also states that “gun-toting teachers must have and maintain a handgun license; pass a psychological evaluation; and undergo firearms and emergency response training.” This type of thing is very possible and obviously can be done. This might be a great model for other school districts around the country to
Picture a class of twenty elementary students hidden under desks around the classroom, and the teacher is begging the children to stop sobbing. Down the hall the sound of gunshots ring out the sounds of people screaming and begging for help can be heard. The shooter is moving closer and closer to the area and all the innocent soon to be victims are defenseless. There is nothing in that classroom that is going to stop what is about to happen. Now imagine a teacher with a handgun that could at least scare off the shooter, or deter them from advancing into the room. Many people frown upon teachers being able to carry a handgun on school grounds, but if they only knew that the thing they frown upon could possibly be saving their kids life. It makes perfect sense that teachers should be able to carry a handgun if and only if they go through the proper training and tests. There are many steps that must be taken for someone to obtain a concealed handgun license (CHL). In the state of Texas getting a CHL is not as easy as it sounds. For example, in order to qualify for a Texas CHL and individual must be 21 years of age, have a clean criminal history, not be under a protective order, no be chemically dependent, not be of unsound mind, no be delinquent in …show more content…
In the article “Armed to Teach: Argyle ISD Sticks to It’s Gun Policy” Selena Hernandez states that “it’s safe to say Argyle ISD is ready to start the school year with guns blazing. The district is on target to continue its new policy of allowing some teachers to pack heat on campus.” Hernandez also states that “gun-toting teachers must have and maintain a handgun license; pass a psychological evaluation; and undergo firearms and emergency response training.” This type of thing is very possible and obviously can be done. This might be a great model for other school districts around the country to