After passing legislation through the Tennessee House last Tuesday to allow teachers to carry firearms in school, Tennessee Republicans faced criticism from Democrat lawmakers and activists who have a track record of demonizing any “gun violence prevention” efforts that return self-defense authority to the people.
Their opposition to such a policy stems solely from the fear that it would underscore the belief that law-abiding Americans can safeguard themselves and others through the proper exercise of their Second Amendment rights, fundamentally undermining the left’s argument that the issue lies with the firearm instead of the individual. Rather than empowering law-abiding gun owners, who could serve as a strong deterrent against those seeking to misuse firearms, they opt for “gun-free zones” and continuous restrictions, seemingly granting criminals an advantage in violent scenarios.
We must move away from scapegoating firearms and instead shift our focus toward enabling law-abiding citizens to engage in positive actions that contribute to safety and well-being.
After all, this is what Americans want. According to a 2022 PDK International poll, 80 percent of respondents favored allowing preventative safety measures in schools, including armed police. Forty-five percent somewhat or strongly favored arming teachers as a “safety strategy.”
Currently, 32 states allow teachers to conceal-carry firearms, and others are working on joining this effort. Sadly, the “progressive” left is doing everything in its power to demonize this move, meaning children in the remaining 18 states and the District of Columbia are left to fend for themselves behind “gun-free zone” signs.
The left is also working to block Idaho teachers from protecting their students,
