United Liberty’s examination of state laws reveals that 32 states have laws allowing teachers to carry firearms under specific circumstances. In most states, permission from a school authority is a prerequisite, and some states mandate additional teacher training.
Notably, New Hampshire is the sole state with no limitations on adults carrying guns on school premises, with only students barred from doing so.
Keep reading to see the varying regulations in each state regarding teachers carrying guns.
Alabama
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? NO
Alaska
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Arizona
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Arkansas
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – in specific circumstances or with additional permits and/or required training
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – in specific circumstances or with additional permits and/or required training
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
California
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Colorado
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – in specific circumstances or with additional permits and/or required training
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – in specific circumstances or with additional permits and/or required training
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Connecticut
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Delaware
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? NO
Florida
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – as part of the school guardian program
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – as part of the school guardian program
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Georgia
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Hawaii
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Idaho
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school district permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school district permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school district permission
Illinois
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Indiana
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Iowa
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Kansas
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Kentucky
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Louisiana
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – in certain circumstances
Maine
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? NO
Maryland
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Massachusetts
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Michigan
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Minnesota
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Mississippi
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – school districts may designate teachers as school guardians
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – school districts may designate teachers as school guardians
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Missouri
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – if the person is a licensed “corporate security advisor”
Montana
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school district permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school district permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school district permission
Nebraska
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? NO
Nevada
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
New Hampshire
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
New Jersey
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
New Mexico
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
New York
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – if the security guard has a “special armed guard registration card”
North Carolina
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? NO
North Dakota
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Ohio
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – if the person has permission, been background checked, and taken the required training
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – if the person has permission, been background checked, and taken the required training
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Oklahoma
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – in specific circumstances or with additional permits and/or required training
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – in specific circumstances or with additional permits and/or required training
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with permission from the board of education
Oregon
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with a concealed carry license
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees?
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with a concealed carry license
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry?
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with a concealed carry license
Pennsylvania
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Rhode Island
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? NO
South Carolina
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
South Dakota
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – if the person is a school sentinel
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – if the person is a school sentinel
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – if the person is a school sentinel
Tennessee
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – in specific circumstances or with additional permits and/or required training
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – in specific circumstances or with additional permits and/or required training
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES
Texas
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Utah
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with a concealed carry license
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with a concealed carry license
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with a concealed carry license
Vermont
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
Virginia
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? NO – at public schools
Yes, at private religious schools, with authorization from the school
Washington
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? NO – unless the security officer completes training that is equivalent to the training received by commissioned law enforcement officers
West Virginia
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? NO
Wisconsin
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? NO
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? NO
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? NO
Wyoming
- Does state law allow carry by teachers? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow carry by other school employees? YES – with school permission
- Does state law allow non-law enforcement school security to carry? YES – with school permission
