Lee County Facing Backlash from VA DOE and VA AG Over Decision to Allow Armed School Staff

Lee County, located in far southwest Virginia, is facing backlash from state officials, including Governor Northam, the state Department of Education and the Attorney General over the decision to allow school staff to be armed while on the job.  But, the county is so far undeterred in their decision.  Yesterday, Lee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian T. Austin spoke with NRATV's Dana Loesch about the Board's decision and the reaction of state officials.

Bedford County Sheriff Okay with Teachers Carrying Firearms

ABC 13 in Lynchburg reports that Sheriff Mike Brown is okay with teachers carrying firearms, with a caveat:

Sheriff Mike Brown says he'd actually be ok with teachers carrying concealed weapons, if they can hit their target with the same precision expected of his deputies.

WSET.com - ABC13

VSSA offers free training for teachers to qualify for a concealed handgun permit.

Hat tip to The Gun Wire.

VSSA Training Team Offering Free Training to Virginia Teachers

Beginning July 1, 2013, the VSSA Training Team will offer free NRA certified pistol training to any teacher in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  This training meets all the requirements for a Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) in Virginia.  You can come to the team in Fairfax, or they can set something up with a local range where you are.  All you need is access to a range and a classroom.  Everything else will be provided.  Contact our training team lead, Tom Ciarula at Tom-C@Cox.net to make arrangements.