President Donald Trump says arming teachers as a deterrent against school shootings is "up to States". Mr Trump has promoted the idea of putting "gun-adept" teachers and staff in schools with concealed firearms to protect students after this month's shooting at a Florida high school killed 17 people. But neither Mr Trump nor the White House has said who would pay to train them. Up to States.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 24, 2018Mr Trump has aligned himself with the National Rifle Association (NRA), suggesting some teachers could be armed so that they could fire on any attacker. Teachers and law enforcement organisations oppose the idea of arming teachers, but several states are considering it.

Source: Irish Examiner February 24, 2018 21:00 UTC