But Texas teacher Tara Bordeaux worries that she lacks “the instincts” of a law enforcement officer and can’t easily see herself carrying a gun in class. But in the aftermath of yet another mass school shooting, the idea of arming teachers continues to divide educators, parents and the public in search of a solution. Wayne LaPierre, vice-president and CEO of the National Rifle Association, said Thursday that reactions like Weingarten’s are expected after mass shootings. “I’m not here to tell all teachers that they have to carry a gun,” said Hansen, the Utah teacher, who’s from Salt Lake City. The National Association of School Resource Officers favours hiring more trained law enforcement officers, in part to ensure a teacher’s gun won’t mistakenly wind up in a student’s hands.

Source: National Post February 22, 2018 05:37 UTC