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Teachers And Guns

Monday, December 17, 2012

'School Gun-Free Zones Paint Big Targets'

Area firearms instructor says it's time to allow any qualified concealed carry weapon licensee who works at schools to have guns available, because the government's decision for schools to be gun-free zones advertises their vulnerability.

Friday's mass shooting in a Newtown, CT, elementary school prompted many discussions this weekend regarding whether school staffs now should be allowed to carry a concealed weapon (CCW). Greg and Loni Pugh teach firearms handling and safety every day from their privately owned and operated business called St. Louis CCW. Their facility and shooting range is located near Lonedell, about 39 miles west of Eureka. "I believe we saw the answer on Friday. They give people who are intent to do harm a government guarantee that they will be the only ones with a gun in our schools," said Greg. "Then government officials pretend to be surprised when things like this happen. Government representatives need to stand up and say from this day forward, CCW…

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Marc Perez

6:47 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

Watch the folling youtube video, it might change opinions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=M1u0Byq5Qis   more ›

Should Local Teachers Pack Pistols?

Teachers in Texas carry guns to protect students. Will pressure to do so swell in the Show-Me State? "Which teachers do have a firearm must be kept secret from students and fellow teachers, no exceptions."

One local gun advocate believes it indeed is possible for teachers to handle guns inside school buildings. But Wildwood resident Marc Perez said anyone who carries a firearm must assume a certain degree of responsibility.  "In a 'crowd' like a school for a teacher, a significant, professional and extensive additional training would be required for a teacher to carry a firearm. Once an intruder enters a school with the intent to do harm, the police are minutes away while the threat may begin within seconds. The math does not add up," said Perez. He said there are instructors available with the proper credentials to give such training in the St. Louis metropolitan area. As a National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Range Safety Officer, …

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Larry Lazar

7:34 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012

The civility of a society is a relative term. The US is among the most civil socities in the world, while countries like Somalia, Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, etc, are the most uncivil. I would hope we can retain our high status versus descending to the levels of Afghanistan- where, it seems, there is plenty of freedom to own whatever guns one wants.   more ›

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