A number of schools in my area that were built in the 50s and 60s had shooting ranges in the basement. Marksmanship was part of the pysical education program. Many students would bring their own guns to school.
My how times have changed.
Even though I'm a firearm sportsman, I can't support such an initiative. I can appreciate those who want an extra level of defense from a world gone crazy, especially in light of things like the Columbine incident. However, statistically, as soon as more than one gun gets involved, the likelihood someone will get shoot and die rises dramatically.