There is another thread regarding state & local initiatives but I think this follow-up ties nicely to one of the core suggestions made herein. Some snippets:
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A concealed handgun training class envisioned by former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle before his death drew hundreds of educators to a Texas school auditorium Saturday.
More than 700 teachers and administrators attended the all-day session on gun laws and safety at Kennedale High School in Dallas-Fort Worth area, The Dallas Morning News reported.
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Leah Smith, a first-grade teacher who attended Saturday's training class, told the Fort Worth Star Telegram she supports arming teachers who receive proper training.
"More protection can't hurt," she told the paper. "Maybe it would save lives."
Complete article here.