Berkeley Teachers Train for Gunfire | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Berkeley County teachers got a jarring reality check this summer—instead of lesson plans, they practiced hearing gunfire in real time, learning to distinguish shots from slamming doors or dropped books. The district’s safety team fired weapons from multiple angles and distances to simulate chaos, training educators to react instantly when seconds matter. Safety director Matthew Woodall stressed that teachers are guardians of students’ lives and must be prepared to act correctly under pressure. Drills extend beyond classrooms, including principals, nurses, and bus drivers, with an emphasis on…