It's cheaper than a metal detector or high tech security system or cop/armed security. Many teachers already are armed & have a CCW permit. All we need to do is get out of their way & let them defend themselves & the children. Stop preventing self defense.
Wait you said "many teachers" so which teachers to which you refer? I live in the state of California one of the most gun strict states, and I know for a fact many teachers from kindergarten to college are not certified in concealed or exposed firearms permit.
Let me give you the actual breakdown of cost (the following is an example):
Firearms training cost (cost may vary depending on who you contract out to):
Standard Courses
$200 per person per training day
Handgun I & II, Tactical Rifle, Hunting Rifle, Defensive Shotgun, Defensive Handgun Skills Maintenance (
Advanced/Special Courses $225 per person per training day
Handgun CQB, Advanced Handgun, Vehicle Based Incidents, Advanced Tactical Rifle, Precision Rifle I & II
Seminars $100 per person
Backup Gun/Concealed Carry Seminar, Handgun Low Light Seminar
* $100 deposit is required to hold space in a course ($50 for seminars).
*costs based on a minimum of 8 attendees. Fewer attendees can be accomodated at an increased cost per person.
See reference:
Course Costs - Practical Firearms Training
Bulletproof vest:
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Cost $195-450 (This is the cheapest type vest I found on retailer's website)
Firearms:
Sigsauer P250 9mm
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Cost: $317-400 (depending on retailer)
How much does it cost to hire police officers for every single school in the city of Sacramento?
According to the Sacramento Bee newspaper since sacramento has approximately 763 public schools (majority lacking police officer based resources) the cost would be anywhere from $110,000, to $140,000 per year which amounts to an annual cost of $83-106 million which is significantly more than the general annual budget. Of course, in the Los Angeles Unified School District since it has its own police department, their cost is also calculated along the budget of the LAUSD. The annual LAUSD budget in 2009-2010 was 7.3 billion now of course this is an old report. The budget is currently sitting around 6.1-6.3 billion.
See reference:
LAUSD board approves $6.3B budget; after-school program saved - LA Daily News
Due to the budget crisis within the LAUSD system the district had to shorten the school year (about 175 days per school year calendar). This is how bad it is
"To help balance LAUSD's $6 billion budget, the district's labor
unions had agreed to accept 10 unpaid furlough days, half of them instructional days."
Also
"Since the financial crisis hit in 2008, California has been deferring some of the money due the state's public schools, forcing them to borrow money to cover their own costs.
This year, for instance, LAUSD should have received $6,718 per student, but got only $5,221."
See Reference:
LAUSD Furlough Days: With Prop 30 Money, Chief Seeks To Rescind Furloughs, Restore School Calendar
So as you can see depending on certain states and their budgeting along with how much the schools can and cannot afford it is real difficult to discuss arming teachers when states like California which mind you has the eighth largest economy in the world (New York is the second largest), many districts are struggling to not only prolong school years, but also save after school programs (which are known to keep kids active and away from gang influence) along with maintaining teacher salaries.
I agree with Mick North when he said:
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The idea that because the problem is guns, the answer is guns, is simply ridiculous"
"I just do not understand the logic of that. If they arm the teachers does that mean they also have to provide the teachers with body armor?" he asked, seemingly rhetorically. "I understand the intruder on Friday had body armor to protect himself from being shot at. Do the children have to have body armor? How far do we have to go?"
See Reference:
Mick North on arming teachers: "The idea that because the problem is guns, the answer is guns, is simply ridiculous" Piers Morgan - CNN.com Blogs
