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    Allowing guns in schools is a complex issue with reasonable arguments on both sides. Supporters argue that it could help protect children from threats and that some experts and community leaders support the idea. However, others have concerns about whether teachers have the necessary skills and training to use guns safely, the potential risks if a teacher loses their temper or makes a mistake, and whether their focus should remain on teaching rather than security. There are also questions around developing proper policies and qualifications for armed teachers or staff. Overall, reasonable people can disagree on this multi-faceted issue.

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    Allowing guns in schools is a complex issue with reasonable arguments on both sides. Supporters argue that it could help protect children from threats and that some experts and community leaders support the idea. However, others have concerns about whether teachers have the necessary skills and training to use guns safely, the potential risks if a teacher loses their temper or makes a mistake, and whether their focus should remain on teaching rather than security. There are also questions around developing proper policies and qualifications for armed teachers or staff. Overall, reasonable people can disagree on this multi-faceted issue.

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    BCOM/275 Learning Team Debate Paper Outline

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    Allowing guns in schools is a complex issue with reasonable arguments on both sides. Supporters argue that it could help protect children from threats and that some experts and community leaders support the idea. However, others have concerns about whether teachers have the necessary skills and training to use guns safely, the potential risks if a teacher loses their temper or makes a mistake, and whether their focus should remain on teaching rather than security. There are also questions around developing proper policies and qualifications for armed teachers or staff. Overall, reasonable people can disagree on this multi-faceted issue.

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    SHOULD GUNS BE ALLOWED IN SCHOOLS

    BCOM 275 LYNDA SOHL RICARDO ELIAS VINCENT HOLDEN MAYLENE CAZARES STEVEN ACEVEDO

    EDUCATORS & GUNS DO NOT MIX


    Teachers or School Staff concerns Skills development What if a teacher looses their temper or is in fear Training

    TEACHERS AND STAFF CONCERNS


    School Policies Use of Force Liability

    Campuses (Trump, K.S. 1996-2013 National School Security and Safety)

    SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT


    Type of training
    Law Enforcement Teachers

    Specifications for qualifications


    Law Enforcement Teachers

    Type of weapon
    Campuses (Trump, K.S. 1996-2013 National School Security and Safety)

    WHAT IF
    Here are some examples of teachers mis-using guns. Is the risk greater than the cause? Contracting armed security
    Allows teachers to teach Student to learn in a safe secure environment

    PEW RESEARCH CENTER

    Pros of having guns on School Campuses


    Most schools are 5 minutes away from help.

    Previous Experiences
    Teacher stops shooter Principal gets gun from car-California Principal and his gun- Texas

    SUPPORT IS GAINING
    Law makers and Community Leaders and Educators supporting guns on campus Law should be controlled by States and their voters Law is better than doing nothing

    (Eligon J. 2013) The New York Times

    SUMMARY
    YES- Children need protection Most people support Law Enforcement protection children Teachers belong teaching not killing

    REFFERNCES
    The New York Times (Eligon J. 2013) (National School Security and Safety (Trump, K.S. 1996-2013) http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/28/justice/connecticut-father-kills-son http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/virginia-teacher-arrestedallegedly-firing-blanks-students-164758793.html http://americablog.com/2013/03/texas-school-employee-shoots-selfat-training-class-to-arm-teachers.html http://americablog.com/2013/03/texas-school-employee-shoots-selfat-training-class-to-arm-teachers.html http://newsone.com/2131976/california-school-shooting/ http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/guns-have-alreadysaved-lives-at-school Billhttp://www.davekopel.com/2a/othwr/principal&gun.htm Passes becomes State Law

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