A Gun Carrying Asst. Principal

In 1972 I worked at a high school in South Central Los Angeles.  Believe it or not, the Asst. Principal packed a 38 special in a shoulder holster.  I had no idea whether there was an official policy regarding this practice, and I did not bother to ask. I remember he pulled his gun  out one day and marched an unruly gang member to the office. That particular school experienced shootings and actual gunfights.  One particular student was allowed to carry a weapon in a briefcase because he feared for his life. While I was there, no students lost their lives through gunfire at school,  however some did get wounded.  At that time the school enrollment was 100% Black.