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The on scene investigation revealed: The student brought a firearm concealed in his book bag to school. Further investigation revealed: While in class the student removed the weapon from his bag to show a classmate.

In observing the student trying to conceal an unknown object under a set of books the teacher turned his attention to the student and his classmate. Curious, while continuing to speak to the class the teacher calmly walked towards the student. As he approached, the teacher recognized what the student was now trying shove into his bag was a gun.

By the teacher’s own admission this was an “oh shit. What do I do now” moment.

Fearing for the worst and knowing this student has a history of violence the teacher opted to remain calm, divert the student’s attention while not letting on to how “scared” he was or worse yet creating panic among the rest of the students, who were mostly unaware of the danger. While continuing to lecture the class, the teacher asked the student to stand and help him move an empty desk behind him. The teacher then strategically placed himself between the student and the bag containing the firearm.

In reducing the threat of the student reaching for the gun the teacher instructed the class to talk among themselves. As the noise from the voices of a class increased, this incredibly resourceful teacher continued to speak with the student. Taking advantage of the fact the class was no longer paying attention to them the teacher calmly took possession of the book bag and escorted the student from the class. On the way out, the teacher, who never let on to what was going on, asked a fellow teacher to take over while he went to the office.

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