Newtown Middle School Teacher Arrested For Carrying Concealed Firearm At School

By James England

NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT — A 46-year-old science teacher was spotted with a holstered concealed handgun by a school security guard and was then detained by Newtown police. The teacher did produce his valid concealed carry permit but he is being charged for carrying it into a place he his prohibited from doing so by state law.

via ABC 7 NY

The school district released a statement, saying “This matter is very serious and troubling, both the Newtown Public School system and the Newtown Police Department took immediate steps to address the matter. The teacher was immediately detained by security personnel.”

The science teacher was placed on administrative leave following his arrest and release. While it’s unknown his motivations for doing so, one thing we have to realize is that different places view guns differently. In many states across the nation, state law dictates who can carry into schools. School districts in Ohio and even one region of California are experimenting with placing highly trained teachers and faculty with concealed carry handguns into the classroom as a first response to a potential attack. However, in Connecticut, it’s highly doubtful they’re likely to do that any time soon.

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Source:: Concealed Nation