SHOCK: CBS Offers a Serious Look at Arming Staff to Stop School Shootings

[See NewsBusters for more.] CBS This Morning on Wednesday did what most media outlets won’t do: It took a serious look at efforts to arm teachers and other staff as a way to stop school shootings. Reporter Adrianna Diaz explained how Florida’s School Safety Guardian program will work: “Armed with real guns and real bullets, these everyday people like a minister, former teacher, and retired police officer are training to take down a potential school shooter.” Co-host Gayle King informed viewers: “They have the job now protecting students and teachers on campuses that do not have their own school resource officers, who are sheriff deputies.” Former teacher Kimberly Hall, who is applying for the program, stated the goal: “I'm tired of hearing teachers having to give their lives to protect students. We're going to be there to engage. You will not have to. We will run to that threat while you take care of what you need to.”