#VetsForGunReform movement
Retired infantry officer, founder of #VetsForGunReform movement.
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Bob Bateman
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FROM Bob Bateman
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Veterans on why teachers should not be armed Some veterans are coming out against the idea of arming teachers. They say they know from experience what semi-automatic weapons can do. They’ve been writing blog posts and op-eds, and tweeting with #VetsForGunReform. Bob Bateman and Joe Plenzler started the movement. They served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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