This past week, Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law that would let school boards vote to allow teachers and staff to carry a gun on school grounds.  Marshall County Sheriff Joel Phillips further explains how this law would work.  If school employees wanted to carry a gun on campus, they would need to take a training.

Beyond the training the applicant would have to be approved by the county sheriffs office.  Applicants would need to pass a background check each year.

Sheriff Phillips mentions how this new law may affect response time, as many of these shooting events in schools happen in 5 – 7 minutes.

This new law will be something that schools can begin discussing now.  According to lawmakers working on the bill roughly 20 school districts statewide are looking to arm their staff.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB