Posted on 08/15/2008 7:16:16 PM PDT by PJBankard
A tiny Texas school district may be the first in the nation to pass a law specifically allowing teachers and staff to pack heat when classes begin later this month.
Trustees at the Harrold Independent School District approved a district policy change last October so employees can carry concealed firearms to deter and protect against school shootings, provided the gun-toting teachers follow certain requirements.
Superintendent David Thweatt told FOXNews.com the policy was initiated because of safety concerns.
"We have had employees assaulted before by people in the last several years," Thweatt said. "I think that safety is big concern. We are seeing a lot of anger in society."
He wouldn't comment further on the nature of the assaults.
The Texas superintendent linked gun-free zones with the uprising of school shootings in recent years.
"When you make schools gun-free zones, it's like inviting people to come in and take advantage," Thweatt told FOXNews.com.
In order for teachers and staff to carry a pistol, they must have a Texas license to carry a concealed handgun; must be authorized
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
Bad that any governmental entity thinks it can "let" citizens carry guns.
Mixed blessing.
He obviously understands the thweatt.
We have guards in our high school who carry guns.
Lets go for a record and see how many times this news release can be posted!!!
LOL!
obviouswee
ping
Looks like it’s time for me to update my list:
Texas School District Will Let Teachers Carry Guns
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2062674/posts
Small Texas School District Lets Teachers, Staff Pack Pistols
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2062632/posts
Texas school district to let teachers carry guns (Its just common sense.)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2062603/posts
North Texas school district will let teachers carry guns
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2062372/posts
Texas Town OKs Teachers Packing Heat
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2062716/posts
The Texas superintendent linked gun-free zones with the uprising of school shootings in recent years."When you make schools gun-free zones, it's like inviting people to come in and take advantage," Thweatt told FOXNews.com.
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Pingin' a few others here !!
One thing I’ve always found...
Texans ain’t dumb. ;o)
Good to see you!
And, I’m off...nitey nite!
LOLOLOL!!!
I’m outta here too!
G’night. :)
Thank you for the ping MeekOneGOP.
This is good news.
Yes, GOOD News!!
NO, Thank YOU !! :^D
Happy Friday ...
Thanks Meek. Finally, common sense from a school.
hahahahaaaaaa! :^D
Yep. The liklihood of a “Columbine” in this school just
went WAAAAAAAY down ...
Thanks for the ping!
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