I heard this on Rush today while running errands.. I almost laughed which quickly turned to almost crying. These are heads of schools who thinks this is some how an actual possible solution to a terrorist entering a school campus. This is a new level of blank out....and a dangerous way to think, and an empty thing to teach kids. Completely USELESS.

This must have been a tremendous compromise on the liberals' parts. After all, they consider all non-fresh food to be evil. Canned goods would then be by definition packaged evil and they are asking people to bring it into their precious schools.

But if you want to use food as a weapon use Michele Obama cafeteria lunches, that'll poison them!

I heard that on the radio yesterday - Tom Sullivan was talking about it, I thought it was a joke. That's not 'bringing a knife to a gun fight' - that's bring a can of chicken noodle to a gun fight...

I'm sorry what?????

We need a new debate on stopping power now. Is the higher-energy, higher velocity tomato paste can, superior to the Progresso soup can, or is a middle of the road evaporated milk can better? How does accuracy compare to impact? Should smaller "canners" use lighter cans, and can larger kids handle the big loads? So complex a system!

At first I thought it was an April Fool joke nearly three months too early.

we need shooting practice field trips. start with airguns

There are some really intelligent people in the world, aren't there? I can't believe they said that out loud.

God help us! What's Queen Michelle going to say when she finds out that the contents of these weapons don't meet the standards for "healthy schools" ? Somebody's going to get canned!

Yes, we CAN!
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I would not want to be the kid seated next to the classroom door where a gunman is most likely to appear.
In fact, several kids nearest to the door would likely receive cracked skulls as a volley of cans pummels the perpetrator like an actor in a B level comedy flick.

And notice that the school plans to donate the unused can to a food pantry at the end of the year. Presumably, thy're planning on collecting new canned food the following year. Allah forbid that they use expired canned food against a terrorist!

Well, it depends on the type of food. Canned pork would work best... By the way, are they allowing now "open food carry?"

Bringing a can to a gunfight, indeed.

Liberalism is a mental disorder.

What? What happened to the scissors and pencils defense weapons they were teaching the kids to use recently? I kind of like the "Bucket of Marbles" idea as a deterrent to bad guys. I can see a whole new industry springing up, food can holsters, food can shoulder holsters. And the government could get in on the action by charging a fee (tax) for a "Concealed Can Permit".

A few more things to ponder: Would we have demonstrations against police that used a food can against a criminal not having one of equal caliber? And would convenience stores be considered arms dealers? Would minors be allowed to buy canned food? I think we need to think this over, too many new regulations might have to go into effect. Would these regulations be enforced by ATF or the Department of Agriculture?

OMG. I can't believe they expect kids to stand up to what most likely would be an armed crazy person, with canned goods... This is INSANE! REALLY??? How about actual trained, armed personnel, like we have in my town.. I think that's a bit more effective. Unless there's a portcullis and murder holes to dump hot pitch on the baddies. Then there might be a chance...

I see a business opportunity here. Hand-crafted, hand-tooled leather "can belts" and "bandoleros," sized for each kid to hold six cans of spinach (or canned pork) and for the big kids, a belt that would hold #10 cans.

Now, what are the rules of engagement? Are the kids allowed to "can to kill" or just wound?

Saturday Night Live has got to do a skit on this!! You can't make this stuff up.

I heard that on Rush LImbaugh's show! I got a good laugh out of it... and it was honestly ridiculous enough for this current day and age that I COULD believe it! I think it would draw more attention to the child/person to become more of a victim. Unless they have a VERY good aim ;)

It's better than nothing but still laughable.

"Food fight!!!"

Better than throwing erasers. Lot weaker than a couple of armed teachers.

great idea, but why one can how about a dozen per student and also have the teacher armed with a gun.