While some like to pretend otherwise, the best way to stop some kind of deadly attack is to have someone there to shoot the attacker before they can get going. Uvalde would have looked very different if that had been the case. So would Parkland. The same for Oxford and Apalachee High Schools.
But a lot of people are uncomfortable with it. They’ve been conditioned to believe that guns lead to violence by a media that wants you to believe it, even though they know better.
Some places aren’t necessarily buying it or, if they did, are at least willing to reconsider.
Places like this school system in Texas.
Fredericksburg Independent School District officials have approved a program that allows some teachers to carry concealed firearms at school, with a district spokesperson saying the plan could provide an additional layer of campus security.
Fredericksburg ISD trustees voted last month to authorize district teachers to apply to carry concealed firearms in classrooms, if they meet certain criteria and pass a screening process.
The school district is already in compliance with state law that requires an armed police officer or guard on each campus, district spokesperson Rachel Malinak said.
“The main reason that we wanted to start allowing teachers or staff to apply to carry firearms is the safety and security of our staff and students,” district spokesperson Rachel Malinak told the Express-News. “It is our main priority.”
Fredericksburg ISD has one school resource officer — a law enforcement officer working at a school — covering the district’s six campuses and 3,000 students. However, each campus has armed security and the district has a “very good relationship with local law enforcement,” Malinak said.
Teachers will need to already have a state-issued concealed carry license to apply to the program, according to district officials. The screening process, which will be conducted by a third-party contractor, will include a psychological exam and a marksmanship test, according to the district.
Which staff members will be armed will not be made public, Malinak said. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
