In this episode of Wayne's Word, Laura Carno, founder and executive director of FASTER Colorado, joins host Wayne to discuss a practical solution to the rising tide of school and church shootings. Drawing from recent tragedies like the Michigan church shooting, the Evergreen High School incident in Colorado, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Laura explains how training and arming vetted school staff—teachers, principals, janitors, and more—with concealed handguns creates a powerful deterrent against mass killers targeting soft spots. Learn about the program's success in 49+ Colorado districts, its extension to churches, real-world data on prevention, and why gun control falls short. If you're concerned about protecting kids, discover how FASTER's elite law enforcement-led training is making a difference. Visit fastercolorado.org to support or learn more. Subscribe for more insights on safety and self-defense. Subscribe!Follow us on X! WaynesWordPodFollow us on Instagram! WaynesWordPod #schoolsafety #ArmedTeachers #FASTERColorado #FASTER #2amendment #waynesword #charliekirk #conservativeactivist #turningpoint #mattwalsh #bennyjohnson #coloradopolitics #christianpodcast Timestamps: 00:05 - 00:10: Introduction to "Wayne's Word" and rising above noise00:15 - 00:31: Mention of recent mass shooting in Michigan and rise in school shootings in Colorado and nationwide00:32 - 00:56: Introduction of guest Laura Carno, founder of Faster Colorado, and overview of arming trained school staff01:12 - 01:17: Rhetorical question about inspiring action ("If he can do it, why not me?")01:21 - 01:39: Advertisement for Interstate Roofing01:41 - 02:14: Advertisement for Integrity Bank and Trust02:14 - 02:22: Welcome to Laura Carno and acknowledgment of the persistent issue02:23 - 03:07: Historical data on school shootings in Colorado (pre-Columbine to 2025)03:08 - 04:07: Discussion on Colorado as a hotspot for shootings and the need for solutions04:07 - 04:20: Mention of specific incidents (Evergreen High School, Columbine, Charlie Kirk assassination)04:20 - 04:37: Context of news coverage overshadowed by major events04:42 - 05:29: Laura’s explanation of differentiating gang violence from targeted school shootings05:29 - 06:05: Further details on recent shootings and their impact06:05 - 07:00: Discussion on the deterrent effect of armed staff (referencing John Lott’s research)07:00 - 08:00: Example of Joel Myrick stopping a shooter in Mississippi (1997)08:00 - 09:00: Explanation of FASTER training process and curriculum09:00 - 10:00: Expansion of program to churches and other soft targets10:00 - 11:00: Addressing counterarguments (gun control, mental health)11:00 - 12:00: Focus on rural schools and response time challenges12:00 - 13:00: Call to action for community support and donation details (fastercolorado.org)13:00 - 14:00: Mention of sweepstakes fundraiser (firearms, ammo, beef)14:00 - 15:00: Encouragement to spread awareness and network support15:00 - 16:00: Closing remarks and thanks to Laura for her work