Doug Mastriano introducing bill to arm school staff

CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 17: Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano gives a victory speech at his election-night party at The Orchards on May 17, 2022 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Mastriano, who was the front runner heading into today's primary, led the field with 44.7 percent of the vote with 86 percent reporting.
CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 17: Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano gives a victory speech at his election-night party at The Orchards on May 17, 2022 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Mastriano, who was the front runner heading into today's primary, led the field with 44.7 percent of the vote with 86 percent reporting. Photo credit (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

State Senator Doug Mastriano says he plans to introduce a bill to arm staff in schools, but the state's biggest teacher's union is pushing back.

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In a memo earlier this week, Mastriano said his bill would allow school staff with concealed carry permits to be armed while on school property.

They would also be required to complete what he called rigorous firearms and proficiency courses, but the President of PSEA Rich Askey feels more guns aren't the solution.

“The problem we have right now is the direct result of people bringing guns into schools. The last thing we need is more firearms in our classrooms and hallways creating even more opportunities for students and staff to be injured, or killed.”

Mastriano feels arming school staff will make schools safer and deter mass shootings.

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