Should Teachers Be Allowed to Carry Guns at School? | Above the Noise

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Should Teachers Be Allowed to Carry Guns at School? | Above the Noise

Traditionally thought of as gun-free zones, more and more schools are now allowing teachers to carry guns in classrooms— an effort that is meant to increase school safety, particularly when it comes to stopping school shootings. But this move is sparking controversy nationwide, as many opponents question whether arming teachers with guns would actually make schools safer. 
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