School To People Who Look To Do Harm: We’re Armed

By James England

CLAUDE, TEXAS — Superintendent Jeff Byrd pointed out two new signs decorating the schools throughout Claude’s school district. There’s one out front stating in bold letters:

ATTENTION: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE STAFF AT CLAUDE ISD IS ARMED AND MAY USE WHATEVER FORCE NECESSARY TO PROTECT OUR STUDENTS

Byrd’s explanation is simple. Bad guys look to out-do each other and signs help bad guys know that they’ll face resistance.

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“Statistics will show that most of the shootings that have occurred in public school have been some what a copycat situation,” Byrd said. “The goal of the perpetrators is to out-do the last shooting and statistics have shown people with warning signs are being proactive and preventative, the only reason the sign is there is to prevent somebody from coming in.”

Claude is just one of several school districts that is experimenting with allowing teachers and faculty to carry concealed on school grounds. In many parts of the country, school superintendents are working on a way that would ensure both faculty and students have a chance at survival if they’re targeted by assailants looking to inflict harm.

“Any employee at Claude ISD, any teacher, I feel firmly they would give their …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation