Gun-free schools are magnets for bad people: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump taking part in a "listening session" on gun violence with teachers and students at the White House on Feb 21, 2018.PHOTO: AFP

WASHINGTON, NATIONAL HARBOUR (AFP) - A "gun free" school is nothing but a "magnet" for mass shooters, US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (Feb 22), doubling down on a proposal to train and arm some teachers to keep US schools safe.

"Highly trained, gun adept, teachers/coaches would solve the problem instantly, before police arrive. GREAT DETERRENT!" Mr Trump tweeted.

At a White House meeting late Wednesday with survivors of a shooting rampage at a Florida high school that killed 17 people, Mr Trump suggested arming a select group of teachers to deter mass shootings.Read More