GOA Speaks Out On Misinformation Surrounding Armed Teachers

By Tom Knighton

One of the more surprisingly controversial proposals to pop up in the wake of Parkland was the idea of having armed teachers inside the school. I say it’s surprisingly controversial because it’s nothing more than what several states already do.

However, there’s been a massive backlash over the mere suggestion of armed teachers, with some pretty disgusting hyperbole that I’m surprised hasn’t infuriated teachers.

Now, the Gun Owners of America have issued a statement to point out how little people understand the very issues at the heart of the discussion.

March For Our Lives Protesters “Don’t Know the Facts” About Arming Teachers

Springfield, VA – Representatives from Gun Owners of America (GOA) interviewed protesters at the “March For Our Lives” protest on Saturday, March 24.

Protesters were unable to give substantive solutions on school shootings. In fact, when one protester was asked about a solution for school safety, her response was simply, “ban guns.” Another protester stated she was against arming teachers, but admitted she “[didn’t] know the facts about it.”

The video, which has gathered over 750,000 views, can be viewed here or here.

“No marcher I interviewed could name for me a single gun control law that criminals …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms