Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

I don't think there should be guns at any school, but if there was a threat having trained security that do not carry guns would be a better option

Yes, based

Teachers should not feel the need to carry a gun for their safety! Proper consequences should be bought back for bad behavior in our society which will reduce the amount of dangerous, ill behaved students in the first place, then any student that poses that level of threat needs to be in a detention centre

no, unless this actual becomes an issue in our school but right now that is unnecessary

Yes, provided they have training on how to safely use a weapon

most teachers are too stupid to even know how to use a gun, let alone who to use it on!

No, implement gun control laws on a national level to decrease shootings

No, this would be an absolute disaster and hardly anyone would support this in Aotearoa or most countries except the USA

WHo the heck came up with this quiz? Talk about americanism and world views being introduced. Dumb

The hell!? No! No guns in schools. Better control required.

Not relevant to NZ

No. This is entirely unnecessary

Hopefully this never becomes an issue in NZ

I feel like teachers need to be allowed to protect themselves and other children through being able to restrain extremely challenging behaviours first

No, noone should be allowed to carry guns in public outright, this includes police.

With increaesed crime and shootings there should be a minimum of 2 teacher and max of 5 in each whanau

No. That's insane.

No, It is not necessary in New Zealand.

is this a real question - NO

secure the guns in an area, then put a button to allow people to get guns just incase.

No, what the actual? How is that even a question in New Zealand?

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No, this could cause unnecessary panic to students, there should be trained security guards on site that can be easily contacted by each teacher incase of emergency

WHY WOULD you ask such a question no WERE not amirica with Donald trump as our leader NZ is not a gun contry it’s a safe contry no more shorting attacks you shouldn’t talk adout this question

No But I think that entrances to schools should have cameras and monitors to prevent children being kidnapped and visitors monitored. For sure they need plastic door wedges in every room to stop door opening if shooter in school and all rooms should have some form of escape ladder in case of a shooting .

Only if the school needs the security, it should be qualified security guards!

again another extremely stupid question

If there is a need for this then I lean to having security staff opposed to teaches with guns.

no, I think maybe a couple of teachers should carry tasers

New Zealand doesn't really have a gun problem in our schools

No, I don't trust our current crop of teachers to teach, let alone be actively armed.

Yes, but only in areas where this would be necessary if there’s a likely threat

Fund police more.

Not the teachers, the kids should :)

No, carry Bible instead.

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This is New Zealand, not America

No, it leaves them open to the risk of theft, loss or misuse.

No, guns should be avoided at all costs.

No, but have one locked away for emergencies.

No, introducing more guns leads to a highly likelihood of shootings

No. Automatic and assault style firearms should be banned instead.

If a teacher were to carry a gun, what changes might you anticipate in the classroom environment?

Imagine the pros and cons of having armed educators; which ones stand out to you the most?

How would you feel if your favorite teacher carried a gun during class?

What are the potential emotional impacts on students knowing that their teacher is armed during lessons?

If teachers were trained in firearm use, do you believe it would distract from their primary role as educators?

In what ways do you think cultural and regional attitudes might shape a student's opinion on teachers carrying guns?

Do you think having guns in school would make students feel more protected or more anxious, and why?

Reflecting on your school experiences, how might armed teachers have altered those memories?

How do you believe the presence of guns in school would affect the sense of trust between students and teachers?

Can you think of an alternative to guns that could also enhance school safety?