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Utah gun safety advocates urge Cox to veto bill that could lead to more armed teachers in schools

The bill would provide participating teachers with near-blanket liability protection should they open fire on school grounds.

(Michael Lee | The Salt Lake Tribune) Nancy Halden, a Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah spokesperson, at a news conference urging Gov. Spencer Cox to veto HB119, which would incentivize, train and protect armed teachers.

(Michael Lee | The Salt Lake Tribune) Nancy Halden, a Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah spokesperson, at a news conference urging Gov. Spencer Cox to veto HB119, which would incentivize, train and protect armed teachers.