By Andy Quintana |Staff Writer| Those who are designated to protect the public should be armed. The recent incident at LAX that left one dead and several injured has now gotten people to think about having armed security agents. The fact is that most hired security guards are there to protect you but most are completely unprepared for the unknown. “I think that for the well being of the people, security should be given the means to protect the people from any unfortunate event,” said student Adam Ghossein. “But I think before we arm security guards with a gun, they should be properly trained and licensed.” It is not enough for security guards to be able to carry a firearm; … [Read more...] about We need armed security
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Bill suggests teachers use firearms
By Angela E. Rodriguez |Staff Writer| Assemblyman Tom Donnelly is in support of Assembly Bill 202 (AB 202), which would allow educational funds to be directed for training teachers in proper firearm use. This bill would permit teachers to carry firearms on campus and was introduced on Jan. 30. “We have a moral obligation that the next Vicki Soto, who is faced with inexplicable evil, that she not be left defenseless,” said to Donnelly, referring to one of the Sandy Hook elementary school teachers killed. AB 202 would permit teachers who are trained in the proper use of a firearm to carry hidden weapons without having to put their names on a list of those licensed to do so. The … [Read more...] about Bill suggests teachers use firearms