This qualitative phenomenological research study used narrative inquiry to explore the perceptions of safety of rural Texas high school teachers as it related to a campus intruder or active shooter. The investigator utilized Creswell's (2012) six steps in analyzing and interpreting the qualitative data. The results of the study showed that teachers who worked on a campus which employed a Safety Resource Officer or a school marshal believed they were much safer than those who were on a campus without a security official. Other findings of the study included the need for positive, open and trusting, student/teacher relationships and the need to revisit campus emergency action plans and the associated training. [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://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]