Mississippi county says no to armed teachers

School officials and local law enforcement from Tate County, Miss., have come out against the idea of armed teachers:

In the wake of recent media reports that a small Texas school system is allowing personnel to bring guns to school, you may be wondering if the same policy would be a good idea in Tate County.

The word from both local school officials and law enforcement?

A resounding, "no."

"I could tell you lots of reasons," says Senatobia Police Chief John Boyd. Among Boyd's concerns were the lack of training required to obtain a Mississippi gun permit, and the lack of accountability for their firearms that it required of civilians.

Tate County Schools Superintendent Gary Walker agreed.

"We have a good relationship with law enforcement, and we leave that to them," he said.
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"A kid can be up on you before you know it," says Boyd.

Tate County Sheriff Brad Lance joins the chorus of those who think that teachers with guns isn't good policy.

"Any time you have a gun in a situation, chaos ensues," says Lance.

Article here. No word on whether Sheriff Lance will order his deputies disarmed. After all, he thinks that "[a]ny time you have a gun in a situation, chaos ensues[.]"