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A first year teacher is in no way adequately prepared for what they encounter in the schools. They learn OJT for their first 4-5 years before they are truly difference makers and 10 years before they are masters of their trade. I'm guessing that cops are the same way. A rookie has the training, but lacks the street smarts to know when to hold em and when to fold em. In just about any job, you have a learning curve. How many of you would want to have open heart surgery by a kid who just got out of med school last week? Would your opinion change if he was the only doctor available for whatever reason?

The OP said that his objection to teachers with CHL in the classroom is due to lack of training. As a lifelong learner, I would dedicate myself to getting that training. I think others would too. This is not for everyone...but for those who are truly dedicated to the concept. You see, as a teacher who spends 8 hours a day with my students (4th Grade), I love them in a very similar way that I love my own kids. Without these students, I have no purpose in life. I have been called to this profession by a higher authority. I currently attend multiple continuing ed courses to improve my skills in teaching them. I spend countless hours on the computer at home reading blogs, connecting with other educators across the world, and searching for projects that they will love doing and learn the things I need them to know in the process. I watched the Sandy Hook news coverage for 3 days...with tears streaming down my face for most of that time. I didn't see 18 dead 1st graders in CT, I saw 20 dead 4th graders in Texas. I cannot imagine the grief of losing my students...any students at my school.

I have a CHL and my weapon is locked in a box in my car every day when I enter the building. I shoot IDPA when I can (3-4 times a year). I practice static at the range about 8 times a year (its all I can afford). How much more training do I need to be qualified to engage an active shooter who enters my locked classroom door?

I only support CONCEALED ON BODY carry by teachers. I think that they should be trained beyond the CHL requirements. I'm ok with the constraints that the gun only be deployed in the presence of another gun. I don't think this should be a discussion about 2nd amendment or gun rights, it should be centrally focused on stopping mass killing--not fisticuff encounters. I don't pretend to have all of the answers. I'm plenty open to others ideas. This forum is a great learning tool...I'm very thankful for all of the support and learning that I've received the past couple of years here!