Pistol-Packing Teachers Becoming More Common in Arkansas

Dale Cresswell keeps his gun on his hip at all times: in his classroom, at sporting events, whenever he’s at school. Cresswell, head coach to the senior boys’ track and cross-country teams, is one of a small, but growing group of teachers around the United States who are volunteering to carry a weapon. His employer, Heber Springs School District, just came online this semester. “It was a no-brainer. I have a daughter still in school,” said Cresswell of his decision, acknowledging that...

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