'It’s a dangerous idea,' says Tennessee Rep. Justin Pearson on bill to arm teachers in schools

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Republicans Respond to School Shootings With Bills to Arm Teachers

Having teachers and school staff carry concealed handguns is the newest way Republicans are trying to address school shootings while keeping gun lobbyists happy, a move that critics say is unpopular and does not address the root issue: access to guns. In Tennessee, SB 1325 allows faculty or staff at schools to carry a concealed handgun on campus if they receive police approval, psychological evaluation, and 40 hours of annual training. After …