As many American teachers have or will experience unsafe working conditions (McMahon et al., 2014), it is critical to understand the role real or potential violence can play in shaping teachers' perceptions and experiences of their work. This study affirmed the critical need for researchers to understand teacher perceptions of workplace gun violence. It explored how public school teachers within a politically conservative county in Southern Colorado considered gun violence in relation to where they work and with whom they work with. Furthermore, findings highlighted how gun violence influenced teachers' interaction with colleagues, students, and the broader community. This study's findings have important considerations for how to best support teachers within educational environments and for designing policies and educator practices that consider the long-term impact of gun violence within the workplace. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]