A sheriff in Ohio said that he will offer conceal-and-carry classes for local teachers following the school shooting in Florida that left 17 people dead.
“Great show of support for our schools and our children!” he said.
Initially, Jones said the first 50 people would be accepted but with the overwhelming interest, more classes may be offered. He said he received 50 requests in just 20 minutes.
The classes are open only to Butler County school employees.
Jones said the classes would be free and cover basics as well as “training on school shootings.”
Jones linked to a story quoting a Florida sheriff saying that it would be a “game changer” if some teachers were trained to carry guns.
“Been saying this for years,” Jones said.
Jones, who is in his fourth term as sheriff, said that schools should improve school security in a video posted last week following the shooting in Parkland, immediately following the massacre.
There was one armed officer inside the Parkland school when the shooting occurred but that officer never encountered the shooter.
It was later revealed that most schools in Florida used to have two armed officers but budget constraints cut that number in half.
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