Teacher wants permission to carry gun in school WITH POLL - The Firearms Forum

paramedic70002 · 09-11-2007, 02:05 PM

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01:51 PM MDT on Monday, September 10, 2007

Associated Press

MEDFORD, Ore. -- A high school teacher in southern Oregon plans to challenge a school district policy that prevents her from carrying a gun on school grounds.

Portland lawyer Jim Leuenberger said in an e-mail message to the Mail Tribune newspaper that he will ask a Jackson County judge to declare the Medford School District's policy "illegal and void" for holders of concealed handgun licenses.

"There is a state statute that prohibits local governments -- including school boards -- from restricting possession of firearms by concealed firearm permit holders," Leuenberger said.

Leuenberger said the teacher wishes to remain anonymous and he will list her name as "Jane Doe" in the complaint. When contacted by the Mail Tribune, the teacher said she wants anonymity because she fears for her and her daughter's safety.

Leuenberger said the woman has divorced her husband and obtained a restraining order against him.

The woman contacted the lawyer and the Oregon Firearms Federation after school officials approached her about rumors that she was carrying a weapon. Schools attorney Tim Gerking said the teacher denied the accusation, but officials reminded her about the district policy.

"It's our responsibility to provide a safe learning environment for our students and a safe working environment for our employees," Gerking said in an interview late last week. "We feel that would not be fostered by allowing folks, whether they have the authority or not, to bring weapons onto campus, in particular firearms -- loaded firearms."

Kevin Starrett, executive director of the firearms federation, said he had been looking for a case like this one so he could challenge schools' prohibition of firearms.

"We were approached by the individual because she had been threatened by the school district," Starrett said. "It was just a perfect opportunity for us to get some judicial resolution to this."

Though the Medford teacher wants the gun to protect herself from an ex-husband, Starrett said armed teachers could prevent school shootings.

"I worry about people being gunned down like dogs because they've been denied the right to have their self-defense firearm," Starrett said.

But School Board Chairman Mike Moran, a retired lieutenant with the Medford Police Department, said he's worried that the firearm could fall into the hands of a student.

"Even if it's a totally legitimate person with a legitimate permit, can you adequately guarantee that it will not fall into the hands of a student?" Moran asked. "You can't."

armedandsafe · 09-11-2007, 03:02 PM

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can you adequately guarantee that it will not fall into the hands of a student?" Moran asked. "You can't."

So, I presume he disarms the police officers who visit his schools?

Pops

pickenup · 09-11-2007, 04:02 PM

Go for it "Jane Doe" good luck.

Luke · 09-11-2007, 09:37 PM

this to me is an obvious solution to school shootings if teachers or certain persons were equipped with handguns in schools. good luck to you mrs. Doe

Bruce FLinch · 09-11-2007, 10:35 PM

Good Luck to Teacher Doe!

berto64 · 09-13-2007, 12:30 AM

Go Doe Go!!!!!

Oregon is a pit of liberalism in its schools tho.

09-11-2007, 02:05 PM	#1
paramedic70002 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Franklin, VA Posts: 37	Teacher wants permission to carry gun in school WITH POLL http://www.ktvb.com/news/regional/st....bee6d2b6.html 01:51 PM MDT on Monday, September 10, 2007 Associated Press MEDFORD, Ore. -- A high school teacher in southern Oregon plans to challenge a school district policy that prevents her from carrying a gun on school grounds. Portland lawyer Jim Leuenberger said in an e-mail message to the Mail Tribune newspaper that he will ask a Jackson County judge to declare the Medford School District's policy "illegal and void" for holders of concealed handgun licenses. "There is a state statute that prohibits local governments -- including school boards -- from restricting possession of firearms by concealed firearm permit holders," Leuenberger said. Leuenberger said the teacher wishes to remain anonymous and he will list her name as "Jane Doe" in the complaint. When contacted by the Mail Tribune, the teacher said she wants anonymity because she fears for her and her daughter's safety. Leuenberger said the woman has divorced her husband and obtained a restraining order against him. The woman contacted the lawyer and the Oregon Firearms Federation after school officials approached her about rumors that she was carrying a weapon. Schools attorney Tim Gerking said the teacher denied the accusation, but officials reminded her about the district policy. "It's our responsibility to provide a safe learning environment for our students and a safe working environment for our employees," Gerking said in an interview late last week. "We feel that would not be fostered by allowing folks, whether they have the authority or not, to bring weapons onto campus, in particular firearms -- loaded firearms." Kevin Starrett, executive director of the firearms federation, said he had been looking for a case like this one so he could challenge schools' prohibition of firearms. "We were approached by the individual because she had been threatened by the school district," Starrett said. "It was just a perfect opportunity for us to get some judicial resolution to this." Though the Medford teacher wants the gun to protect herself from an ex-husband, Starrett said armed teachers could prevent school shootings. "I worry about people being gunned down like dogs because they've been denied the right to have their self-defense firearm," Starrett said. But School Board Chairman Mike Moran, a retired lieutenant with the Medford Police Department, said he's worried that the firearm could fall into the hands of a student. "Even if it's a totally legitimate person with a legitimate permit, can you adequately guarantee that it will not fall into the hands of a student?" Moran asked. "You can't." -->

09-11-2007, 04:02 PM	#3
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	Re: Teacher wants permission to carry gun in school WITH POLL Go for it "Jane Doe" good luck. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

09-11-2007, 09:37 PM	#4
Luke V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 105	Re: Teacher wants permission to carry gun in school WITH POLL this to me is an obvious solution to school shootings if teachers or certain persons were equipped with handguns in schools. good luck to you mrs. Doe

09-11-2007, 10:35 PM	#5
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: Teacher wants permission to carry gun in school WITH POLL Good Luck to Teacher Doe! __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

09-13-2007, 12:30 AM	#6
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,394	Re: Teacher wants permission to carry gun in school WITH POLL Go Doe Go!!!!! Oregon is a pit of liberalism in its schools tho. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.