Today there are many controversies, but one of the hottest topics today is about arming teachers with guns.

The second amendment states, “a well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”

This means that everyone has a right to a gun.

I am personally pro-firearm.

I think that every American should have the opportunity to own a gun, but with proper training.

These guns, when used properly, are a wonderful part of American culture, and not a mere object of violence.

Of course many people don’t believe this to be true.

A study in 2013 found that assault weapon bans did not affect murder rates significantly, and states with greater gun control laws had higher murder rates.

Also, states with the least gun control laws happen to have the least amount of murders and violence.

These are facts, not opinions.

People can’t argue with numbers.

John Stossel stated “Criminals don’t obey the law, without fear of retaliation from victims who might be packing heat, criminals in possession of these weapons now have a Much easier job, as the saying goes “if guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns”.

Okay, now back to the topic of teachers and firearms.

I believe that if we value children’s lives, we will act to protect them from those who are harmful.

But this does not necessarily mean that all teachers should have guns.

Our schools are meant to be places of nurture and growth, and should be used to promote grace and peace.

There are both pros and cons to guns in school.

But personally, the only con I see is that of students taking the firearms from the teachers in an act of rage.

Which would cause havoc and chaos.

In addition to those who dislike the idea of having armed teachers, many people also argue that the only way to ensure a large shooting won’t happen again is to arm teachers.

These people also believe that teachers should be allowed to carry guns at school in order to protect students, because it is their duty as educators to protect their students.

As of 2013, 18 states across the country already allow adults to carry firearms on school property.

Those who are armed claim that there have been no incidents involving guns that have been reported.

Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice-president of the NRA, says students stay at risk of danger by having gun-free school zones.

I personally believe that arming teachers would bring a stronger sense of safety for students.

The people who students look up to can also be looked up to as a protector, and a role model.

A teacher or administrator with a gun could easily protect the campus and its students, especially when there is proper training involved.

Currently, in case of a brake in, the only way school districts can react is by shelter drills, in which students and administrators lock their doors and stay out of sight from the hallways.

Quite frankly, if the person who is breaking in has a firearm, the only thing stopping them is a locked door, a door that can only withstand so much.

This door could easily be taken down, and have students be taken down along with it.

Some parents and administrators argue that by allowing weapons in the schools, students could gain access to the weapons and use them as they want, especially in instances of violence.

As well as teachers and students having access to the weapons, a person who broke in could also gain access allowing them to use the weapon as they please.

But, what people don’t always understand, is that concealed handguns in the school would be kept in secure locations and teachers and administrators would have strict procedures in carrying the gun on school grounds, as well as proper training and safety precautions.

There would be more responsibility for the teachers and administrators, but in order to protect student’s teachers, and families, would be more than welcome to new regulations.

Numerous school districts, cities, and even states remain opposed to arming teachers because of all the things possible to go wrong with having guns within a school.

In any circumstance, I think that it’s better to be safe than sorry, and in this case teachers should rather carry a concealed handgun and never use the gun than not have a gun but need one.

Teachers and administrators should be allowed to carry guns on school grounds to help protect their students.

The National Association of School Resource Officers favors hiring more trained law enforcement officers, in part to ensure a teacher’s gun won’t mistakenly wind up in a student’s hands.

For this reason I encourage you to do some research, and not only think about the future of educated children, but also their safety.