Some definitely would. If I was teaching I might, or probably would. Others wouldn’t (like the vocal ones in FL, not to be confused with all). Others are freaked out and scared of guns in general. I often forget how much they scare and freak some out.


Abrig glad you stepped in to this one. I respect your judgement. What’s you take on the Prez saying teachers love kids more than resource officers?

teedubbya wrote:

They walked back the assault rifle ban

But I get what you are saying and agree. That’s what I’m saying. PDSA rinse repeat isn’t a normal government function.

teedubbya wrote:

what if we can figure out ways to make it harder to find a way around the laws?

delta1 wrote:

So in your opinion they love them more in the context of protecting them in a gun battle and protecting life?

I’m not talking being soft. My dad loved me more than a stranger but was a hard ass at times because he loved me.

I see you as being a guy that gives folks chances when others wouldn’t but demanding a set of rules be followed. You soft bassard.

teedubbya wrote:

I am curious though..... did all the regulation on sudafed do anything to meth production.... I'm being serious here. don't know the answer.

teedubbya wrote:

It had a sunset..it expired.

DrMaddVibe wrote:

no

Abrignac wrote:

IIRC, at the time of the shooting at the UT, mass shootings were very rare...and few people owned semi-auto rifles

Make America Great Again,

or Take Back America....

delta1 wrote:

not here, and I don't

I use a n82 tactical... very simple but I love it

teedubbya wrote:

4 who wouldn't confront the shooter...but yeah, a math teacher would have killed him.

No if the shooter only had a pistol or 3, any cop would have had no hesitation...based on no facts at all, I admit.

frankj1 wrote:

David here. Sorry Frank, I love ya bud, but we have to disagree. Don't you think that the football coach, or any of the teachers who gave their lives trying to protect the children would not have given anything at that moment to have had the tools required to at least attempt to defend themselves and the innocent? I would rather die trying to defend myself and my loved ones, rather then standing there unarmed and helpless.

This argument I hear about highly trained police officers vs. teachers also holds no water. To many police officers, their weapon is just another tool on their belt. Many police officers fire their weapon only once a year when they are required to re-qualify. I have shot next to NJ police officers practicing for their simple qualification test, and many of them are totally incompetent when it comes to firearms. Not only is their marksmanship very poor, but Donna and I have been "muzzle sweep" by police officers with a loaded gun and finger on the trigger several times at the range. Most times we packed up and left for our own safety.

I don't buy the argument that a trained CCW holder couldn't stop a shooter with an AR, especially if the situation was "defend yourself or die". Do a Google search. There have been more then one incidence where a school employee has stopped a mass shooting by retrieving their own firearm from their vehicle and confronting the shooter. Usually without firing a shot.

Mrs. dpnewell wrote:

What situation is the coroner involved in? Grieving to the point of danger to self or others?

teedubbya wrote:

Abrig you’d know more than I and I accept your answer.

I just find it hard to beleive you love kids and human lives less than teachers. A profession is a profession and I had some great teachers....and some crappy ones.

I know little about resource officers. We never had cops in my schools unless they were escorting mcgruff the crime dog for a lecture.

teedubbya wrote:

Anthony, glad you jumped in. Your knowledge is invaluable trying to understand this. Do many if any states have things similar to the CEC and the PEC?

Speyside wrote:

IIRC, Columbine was the first mass school shooting. It happened on April 20, 1999. Semi-auto rifles were brought to the civilian market in 1903 with the Winchester Model 1903. So what happened between 1903 & 1999.

Abrignac wrote:

or Mena AK where a backwoods governor ran his state like a well oiled octopus with a hand in every pocket unseated a sitting President because he found their cookie jar!

DrMaddVibe wrote: