[SamAdams76]

When I was in the military, I got flight pay for any given month that I went up in the air (usually a rickety C-130). I received training and certification for that by the way.

So makes sense to give "gun pay" for teachers who train and certify to carry guns. I would support that.

[Texicanus]

I don’t like the idea of the government giving anybody anything. It’s not theirs to take from one and give to another when people have the Constitutional, and unalienable, right to arm and protect themselves.

If school districts are unable to provide a secure environment (for the students and all employees) through professional means then let them consider allowing qualified employees to voluntarily CC (conceal carry) in the classroom and on campus.

But I’m against any government entities or school districts paying out taxpayer monies to employees (that offer these services voluntarily) an additional fee. Professionals expect to get paid a fee, for those that volunteer, their service is their reward. First of all, teachers and staff are not professional gunslingers, they are hired to teach, support, and educate the students. But if they feel uncomfortable with the professional security measures, they should be allowed to CC anyway. If only as a last line of defense if the security measures in place should fail. (Which we have seen many times in the recent past.)

I’m for making the employees who participate eligible for manufacturers and other discounts on security related purchases. Also they should be eligible for one-time rewards and bonuses for any acts and deeds related to stopping acts of terrorism or terrorists.

[petitfour]

First make sure the teachers carrying guns are sane. I know so many teachers who are taking antidepressants. They are so stressed after dealing with disruptive students each day that they go to the doctor and ask for something to relieve their anxieties. Then there are the female principals ...

[papertyger]

Why not volunteer parents?