Ala. middle school tells kids to throw cans at shooters

This school encourages food fights.

An Alabama middle school asked students to bring canned goods to school so they can throw them at potential gunman.

W.F. Burns Middle School in Valley, Ala., said the tactic is part of the ALICE method, which stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter, evacuate, and teaches students what to do during a shooting.

Principal Priscella Holley sent a note home to parents Friday asking them to send their students back to class with an eight-ounce can of beans, corn, soup or any other food.

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