Ghost - I agree with what you say with one proviso. Being around "under 18s", the teachers should use holsters with "above average" retention capabilities PLUS those that choose to carry should have some additional training. The cost for that training should be shared equally by the teacher AND the school district. That way, the school knows the teacher has a committment to safety and they are "qualified" and the teacher has "skin in the game" by paying for part of the cost while retaining the "added value" of that training. With that additional training, the school's insurance provider should not raise liability premiums for the school.
AFAIK, most public school systems are self-insured for liability issues, as are their parent municipalities. Private schools may be another matter. And it is unlikely that an armed teacher who is participates in defending against an active shooter but injures or kills a potential victim of that shooter would enjoy the limited liability of most LEOs.Ghost - I agree with what you say with one proviso. Being around "under 18s", the teachers should use holsters with "above average" retention capabilities PLUS those that choose to carry should have some additional training. The cost for that training should be shared equally by the teacher AND the school district. That way, the school knows the teacher has a committment to safety and they are "qualified" and the teacher has "skin in the game" by paying for part of the cost while retaining the "added value" of that training. With that additional training, the school's insurance provider should not raise liability premiums for the school.
I wonder if a combat vet ground-pounder, or mud Marine, would be required to get training.
Hyperbole does not contribute to the discussion. Then again, cops would use flash bangs and any other resource available to terminate the threat.Yea but using explosives and machine gun fire ,calling in artillery ect ect. Just doesn't seem reasonable in a America school house.
Saying all combat vets are equal in fire arms skills is a stretch also.