Self defense in the classroom...

[stellow]

Im sure each state is different, but what can a teacher legally do if a student has a weapon and attempts to attack a student or the teacher?

thanks,

stellow

[tombogan03884]

 No matter what they do, they have to be alive to care about consequences.

[Michael Janich]

If you're attacked, your response should be based on the self-defense laws in your area. How that response--and the tools you may use to implement it--compares with the school's rules and policies is the tough part. If attacked on the street, your right to self-defense may be clear. By being in the classroom, an otherwise legally justified physical response may be inconsistent with the school/department of education policy. Your best bet is to choose up front what's more important: your safety or your job. Choosing in the midst of an incident won't work because too much fur will be flying.

Stay safe,

Mike

[bulldog75]

I live by a simple code when it comes to situations like that " better to be judged by twelve than carried by six."

[seeker_two]

I live by a simple code when it comes to situations like that " better to be judged by twelve than carried by six."

...or, if necessary, "My lawyer can beat up your lawyer...."

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[JC5123]

I tend to agree with Bulldog on this one. If a weapon is drawn, I automatically assume the intent is to use it, and I will do what is necessary to protect myself or innocents.

I live by a simple code when it comes to situations like that " better to be judged by twelve than carried by six."

Better to ask for forgiveness than permission. I'm sorry, but with the exception of being a soldier defending my country, my job is not worth my life. 

[kmitch200]

If you're attacked, your response should be based on the self-defense laws in your area. How that response--and the tools you may use to implement it--compares with the school's rules and policies is the tough part.

Well there goes the flamethrower idea....   

[tankerdad]

Relating to Higher Education  -

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=6432

http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?id=14899

[seeker_two]

Well there goes the flamethrower idea....   

Why?....nothing illegal about having a can of wasp spray & a cigar lighter.... 

[MikeBjerum]

No matter what they do, they have to be alive to care about consequences.

Says it all right there!

I am not a professional communicator in this area, so I can stand behind the "know the laws, act within the laws, but do whatever you need to do to survive" (if the law says no guns I will have no guns, if the law says no blades over four inches my blade will be no more than 3.75 inches, etc.)  I have never been in or seen a fair fight, so I am not going to assume that someone coming at me is going to obey the same law I might bind myself to.