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In reply to the discussion: Michigan: Bill Allowing Concealed Weapons In Schools Approved By House Committee [View all]davidthegnome
(2,983 posts)I can understand the point of having armed security guards for schools - even to some extent of arming teachers if they are able to responsibly demonstrate adequate knowledge (of their use and what they should NOT be used for) and psychological stability. The idea of permitting concealed guns in schools though? It's moronic. You can't defend against something you can't see, even if you DO have a gun. Someone with their hand in a coat pocket could be preparing to shoot someone in the head - and chances are you'd never know it.
If they're going to be worn or carried in public places, it ought to be in the open. Permitting concealed carry in places like schools only makes it all the more likely that everyone will carry them concealed, legal or not. What a lovely school that would be...