A Good Guy With A Gun
Logline:
In a small town wrestling with the aftermath of a school shooting, a conflicted teacher reluctantly buys a gun in the name of safety—but as the weight of his decision grows, he must confront the emotional toll of arming himself in a space meant for learning and hope.
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Synopsis:
"A Good Guy With A Gun" is a gripping and introspective drama that explores one man’s struggle with fear, responsibility, and identity in the shadow of America’s gun violence epidemic.
John Douglas McManus, a mild-mannered middle school teacher and expectant father, is haunted by the tragic loss of a student and the pressure to protect his classroom. As he purchases his first firearm, we follow his journey through moments of anxiety, guilt, and determination. The film captures the quiet unease of a man trying to reconcile his principles with his community’s expectations, while raising poignant questions about safety, accountability, and what it truly means to “protect.”
At its heart, "A Good Guy With A Gun" is not about answers—it’s about the human cost of living in a world where such questions must be asked.

In the wake of events like Parkland and Uvalde, the debate over arming teachers has divided communities. This film examines this divisive issue not through rhetoric, but through the intimate, human lens of a teacher caught between love for his students and the impossible choice he’s forced to make.
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"A Good Guy With A Gun" aims to spark meaningful conversations about school safety, gun laws, and the mental and emotional well-being of educators and students. It’s a story of courage and conflict, inviting audiences to see beyond headlines into the deeply personal lives affected by these policies.