Helping Protect YOUR Children | Laura Carno Faster Colorado | 2nd Syndicate Interview EP 22

Published on September 18, 2025
Duration: 68:15

This video discusses the 'Faster Colorado' program, which trains and certifies armed school staff to enhance school safety. Laura Carno of Faster Colorado explains the legal framework in Colorado, the rigorous training process, and the importance of armed personnel as a deterrent. The discussion emphasizes that armed staff are not just teachers but can be any school employee, and highlights the need for ongoing training, medical preparedness, and community support to protect children.

Quick Summary

The Faster Colorado program trains and certifies armed school staff, including teachers and other employees, to enhance school safety. In Colorado, school boards must approve these programs, which involve rigorous vetting, ongoing training, and annual qualifications that exceed law enforcement standards, serving as a deterrent to active shooter events.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Faster Colorado program?

Faster Colorado is a program that provides annual certification training for armed school staff, including teachers, principals, and other employees. The goal is to enhance school safety by having trained personnel capable of defending against active threats.

How do schools in Colorado get armed staff?

In Colorado, school boards or charter school boards must approve programs that allow armed staff. This involves developing policies, implementing a vetting process, and ensuring staff undergo rigorous training and annual qualifications.

What kind of training does Faster Colorado provide?

Faster Colorado offers comprehensive training that includes mindset, medical, firearms, and tactics. Their Level 1 course is a 3-day program that exceeds standard law enforcement handgun proficiency requirements, ensuring participants are confident and competent.

Is there evidence that armed school staff deters shootings?

Research indicates that schools with concealed carry armed staff have not experienced shootings, while schools without such measures have been targeted. This suggests that the presence of armed personnel acts as a significant deterrent.

How can parents help implement armed staff programs in schools?

Parents can advocate for school safety by engaging with their local school boards, raising awareness about programs like Faster Colorado, and supporting initiatives that provide training and resources for armed school staff.

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