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Texas School Triggers Praise, Outrage for Letting Teachers Carry Guns
17 August 2008
Scotsman (Edinburgh)
Across the globe teachers are struggling to keep dangerous weapons out of classrooms. But now a tiny Texas district has sparked outrage by allowing teachers to bring handguns to school.
The small community of Harrold will permit staff to carry concealed firearms, claiming it will help to protect teachers and pupils.
While the move has been welcomed by America's gun lobby it has been widely condemned by teaching groups and parents.
The 110-student campus will be the... (GunPolicy.org)