Do elementary school teachers in Israel carry assault weapons? (pic)

[emazur]

I don't know the authenticity of this pic. I'm just asking.

 

[LibForestPaul]

I am no authority. But outside of Israel in the settlements I believe everyone is/was armed always.

 

[gwax23]

If its in the settlement areas 100%. But even in Israel proper especially along the border areas many people are armed. This is a very common sight.

 

[Pericles]

You bet your ass they do. Ever since the Maalot School terrorist attack.

 

[SpreadOfLiberty]

I sort of wonder why she would lug that old, big thing around, unless that is all they can afford.

 

[Pericles]

I sort of wonder why she would lug that old, big thing around, unless that is all they can afford.

The Izzies don't much retire weapons. The second rate stuff is used for security in low threat areas.

 

[69360]

Well I don't agree with Israel on much, but this I do. I don't why teachers shouldn't be allowed to concealed carry in US schools.

 

[Sullivan*]

That's not anywhere near an assault weapon (it's an M1 carbine for Pete's sake); it was introduced during WWII to replace the M1911A1 as a sidearm for certain troops and officers. Better range and about double the capacity, but that's pretty much where the benefits over the 1911 cease.

 

[tangent4ronpaul]

I sort of wonder why she would lug that old, big thing around, unless that is all they can afford.

M1 Carbines are not "big". It's 35.6" long. They are reliable. The ammo seems pricey, though.

-t

 

[SpreadOfLiberty]

M1 Carbines are not "big". It's 35.6" long. They are reliable. The ammo seems pricey, though.

-t

For a woman, it seems big. It just doesn't seem like something you can pull out quickly in a defensive situation.

 

[Dr.3D]

I'm pretty sure that's not an assault weapon, that's a defense against assault weapon.

 

[Danke]

I went to Israel twice. The malls look just like they do in America, except for all the off duty kids walking around with "assault" weapons.

 

[Pericles]

I went to Israel twice. The malls look just like they do in America, except for all the off duty kids walking around with "assault" weapons.

Or the beach:

 

[gwax23]

The original picture is probably a low security risk area. Might be her own personal gun. For the most part youll see Tavors M4s and maybe some galils.

 

[Confederate]

I am no authority. But outside of Israel in the settlements I believe everyone is/was armed always.

Yeah, I'd be armed too if I was occupying someone else's land and oppressing and murdering them for decades. Being armed seems quite sensible given the hatred I've instilled against me.

 

[juleswin]

Yeah, I'd be armed too if I was occupying someone else's land and oppressing and murdering them for decades. Being armed seems quite sensible given the hatred I've instilled against me.

Exactly, probably the same reason kidnappers arm up, just in case their victim decide to strike. So yea, I will have a gun too if I was in the business of stealing land and killing innocent people. God forbid those people decide to fight back

 

[69360]

Probably more of a pre emptive thing. Potential attackers see the weapon and look for a softer target.

 

[pcosmar]

Probably more of a pre emptive thing. Potential attackers see the weapon and look for a softer target.

And that is a good reason to advocate Open Carry.

Visible arms should be as common as a hat.

 

[Stellwagen]

Been to Israel once myself - random civilians running around the Old City with M16's. Quite a head turner as an American. Sets off the internal terrorist alarm the TSA has enstilled in us. I wouldn't be surprised to see a teacher there with a rifle.

 

[TheTexan]

Is she packing some thunderwear... or is she just happy to see me