Joe Plenzler

retired Marine Corps, #VetsForGunReform

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Retired Marine Corps combat veteran, former NRA member, founder of #VetsForGunReform movement.

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Some veterans are coming out against the idea of arming teachers. They say they know from experience what semi-automatic weapons can do.

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.

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