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LiberalFighter

(50,888 posts)
Wed Apr 3, 2013, 12:09 AM Apr 2013

The NRA suggest arming school staffers?

Did their task force bother checking out the operation of any school? And research more than one?

How does one have a school building secured from attack so that entry is prevented through doors and other methods of entry? Schools like most buildings don't have just one or two means of entry.

What would be the cost of arming the staffers? How many of the staffers are physically able to provide armed response? Would there be any staffers that need to be avoided as they would be a risk to safety?

How difficult would it be to provide security to prevent another incident to a high school with nearly 250,000 sq ft of building space sitting on land about 320,000 sq. ft.? Dimension of the school is about 730 x 425. There are at least 25 doors not including windows. Entry can be gained on each side of the building. During lunch hour there is lots of activity in and out of the building. What happens if an attacker finds cover nearby either on a hill or trees. Or finds a utility building that is used for outdoor school activities?

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The NRA suggest arming school staffers? (Original Post) LiberalFighter Apr 2013 OP
NRA wants to arm school staffers while GOP wants to cut teachers/school staff salary & benefits. JaneyVee Apr 2013 #1
i'm going to opt for a crossbow if this happens arely staircase Apr 2013 #2
Well, the NRA Newest Reality Apr 2013 #3
Guess what it has already happened in a small school in West Plains MO. gordianot Apr 2013 #4
 

JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
1. NRA wants to arm school staffers while GOP wants to cut teachers/school staff salary & benefits.
Wed Apr 3, 2013, 12:12 AM
Apr 2013

What could possibly go wrong?

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
3. Well, the NRA
Wed Apr 3, 2013, 12:17 AM
Apr 2013

is having a field day for the gun manufacturers it represents since the topic of guns being almost constant has been like one, long advertisement. The sales have been very good.

Now, how many guns will then be sold based on their ridiculous, suggested solution? Ah, heavily armed schools is really going to work, huh?

PROFIT!

gordianot

(15,237 posts)
4. Guess what it has already happened in a small school in West Plains MO.
Wed Apr 3, 2013, 12:22 AM
Apr 2013

That's right teachers packing firearms. Reported by KYTV in Springfield, MO.

See Story at this link: http://www.topix.com/city/west-plains-mo/2013/03/teachers-at-missouri-school-carrying-concealed-firearms

As a teacher and gun owner this makes me ill.

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