concealed carry in public schools Poll

My state allows it. I carry everytime I go to school. I have 6 children, 5 of whom are in school. I am there quite often. Will be there again tomorrow for a sharing activity in my son's first grade class.

Yes DeepSouth it doesn't say that I can't give my child a revolver, but where does it say I can not? Can you point it out for me? Where does it say that one must be 18 to exercise these rights?

As far as being 21, well in some states it is 18. I do believe Indiana is one state.

Originally posted byAvenger29:
I think it's an unrealistic goal, especially for now and with the behavior of people today.

Getting teachers and college students armed first is what needs to happen. Getting those under 21 will generally have to wait. Baby steps...

Plus, while I think getting teachers and college students 21 and over armed might be doable in today's society, getting younger people legal to carry would require a major change in people's views.

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Why is it unrealistic to allow people to exercise their rights?

I don't want armed teachers in public schools, especially if my kid is not armed to protect themselves from the teacher should the teacher decide to start firing at the students. It should be all or nothing. Perhaps the NRA should take a stand and fight for the rights of our 9 year olds to bring a Glock to school to defend themselves?

Originally posted by Eaglecreekbrewer:
Sadly, today's youth are pampered and spoiled. They lack responsibility and feel entitled. Now, I know there are exceptions, and there are many kids that don't fit that broad brush. But, it fits the majority of the young population these days. As bad as it goes against my core beliefs, most 18 y/o's these days aren't mature enough, especially when amongst their own peer group in a school setting. Our society has generally produced a population of kids completely uneducated in firearms, their use and most of all in the respect they demand.

I realize there are the few who are more than capable, and more than responsible enough. Yet it would only be a matter of time before someone claimed "it's unfair!!" that some weren't allowed, when others were. It reeks of some of the serious culture problems we have in today's society. So, I don't think armed HS students is a great idea. College? You bet, by the time they are 21 they usually have a grasp.

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I am not sure what you are talking about the youth being pampered and spoiled. OR how they lack responsibility and feel entitled. Those things are the faults of the parents, the previous generation. And I do think it is silly of you to say that most 18 year olds are not mature enough while implying that previous generations were. Would that not be the fault of the parents? And you blame society for not raising kids who know gun safety and handling, once again isn't that the fault of the parents? Parents are the ones who prevent this stuff from being taught in the class along with things like sexual education. If the parents won't teach it or allow schools to teach it, then Hollywood and their friends will.

I think it is sad that you would say arming high schoolers is a bad idea. Where does it say in the Bill of Rights one must be a certain age to own a firearm? Please get back to me. By the time they are 21 they usually have a grasp, well then lets make it 30 so they do have a grasp? Actually to be safe lets say 75, so they do have a grasp. Would you agree?

Funny how an 18 year old can join the army and serve her country, but cannot buy herself a pistol because she is not mature enough. She can be charged with the crimes of an adult but not be treated as one.

vote: YES

my 13year old niece is in publis school, and when i pick her up i have a little something in my pocket or on my hip.

Yes DeepSouth it doesn't say that I can't give my child a revolver, but where does it say I can not? Can you point it out for me? Where does it say that one must be 18 to exercise these rights?

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I guess you missed my point, I could have elaborated a little and cleared up a lot of confusion. You asked the question "Where in the Bill of RIghts does it say that I cannot give my 7 year old a .22 revolver and let him take it to public school?"

All I'm saying is that we shouldn't be using an argument that consists of well "it don't can't say I can't fill in the blank." I mean nowhere in any of the founding documents does it say I can't be a drug dealer, so does that make it my right to sell crack to 10 year olds?

I know the two things are totally different BUT one could use the same argument for both situations. I am only saying that argument is IMO a poor one. We have better ones for this particular battle.