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President Trump wants to arm teachers to prevent mass shootings — here's what the science says about guns in schools

George Frey/Getty Images President Donald Trump said having "highly trained" teachers with guns could help prevent tragedies like the deadly Florida school shooting. Trump also said he'd support giving school teachers a bonus if they carry guns in the classroom. Scientific research suggests more guns in schools won't help prevent more shootings, but there are other things that might work. President Donald Trump is touting a new and controversial plan to arm a nationwide band of "highly trained" teachers and school security guards to help them take on future school shooters.

 

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