To: The Indiana State House, The Indiana State Senate, and Governor Eric Holcomb
Don't Require Guns in Every Indiana School
We oppose any attempt by Indiana legislators to mandate that every public and charter school in the state of Indiana have an armed employee on the premises during school hours.
Why is this important?
Indiana could become the first state in the nation to require an employee in every public and charter school to carry a loaded gun during school hours.
Rep. Jim Lucas, the freshman Republican from Seymour who is responsible for this proposal, called it a “common-sense approach to a horrible situation.” Nothing could be further from the truth.
A resource teacher in Shelbyville Central Schools told the Indianapolis Star that having an armed teacher in school poses several logistical challenges. “I can’t imagine trying to manage 28 to 30 children by myself and manage a loaded weapon on my body somewhere, and be able to deal with a potential intruder and keep the kids safe,” she said.
Even NRA-endorsed Gov. Mike Pence opposes this measure, stating that “decisions about school safety and security should be made by local schools," and not by politicians.
The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee will consider the bill on Monday. Many believe it will be approved. Teachers, students, parents and community members -- now is the time to signal to state legislators that you oppose a mandate for guns in every school.
Rep. Jim Lucas, the freshman Republican from Seymour who is responsible for this proposal, called it a “common-sense approach to a horrible situation.” Nothing could be further from the truth.
A resource teacher in Shelbyville Central Schools told the Indianapolis Star that having an armed teacher in school poses several logistical challenges. “I can’t imagine trying to manage 28 to 30 children by myself and manage a loaded weapon on my body somewhere, and be able to deal with a potential intruder and keep the kids safe,” she said.
Even NRA-endorsed Gov. Mike Pence opposes this measure, stating that “decisions about school safety and security should be made by local schools," and not by politicians.
The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee will consider the bill on Monday. Many believe it will be approved. Teachers, students, parents and community members -- now is the time to signal to state legislators that you oppose a mandate for guns in every school.