Concealed Carry on College Campuses
Support for Concealed Carry on College Campuses
Many individuals believe that completely removing guns from society will best serve to protect the public however the truth is that criminals will still access guns to commit crimes and will use them with greater confidence knowing that the general public is not armed. This work addresses the issue of carrying concealed weapons on college campuses from both the view of supporters and those opposed to this practice.
Concealed Carry on College Campuses
An article published on the 2nd day of April, 2012 highlights the misconception about 'gun-free' schools as reported is that "at least six students were gunned down…in California on the same day that a national protest began to call attention to the fact that students are left helpless against such murderers." (Soderstrom, 2012) Spokesman for the national group 'Empty Holster Protest' reported as organized by 'Students for Concealed Carry' stated that the shooting "is a poignant and ironic example of the very thing we're protesting…Colleges invite these shootings by guaranteeing criminals their victims will be disarmed." (Soderstrom, 2012)
II. State Supreme Court -- Colorado Gun Ban on College Campuses Lifted
It was reported on the 6th day of March, 2012 that the Colorado State Supreme Court handed down a ruling that effectively lifted the ban on carrying concealed weapons on Colorado college campuses. (Huffington Post, 2012) Texas had already addressed this concern in 2001 exampled by a report that legislators in Texas were readying to pass a bill that allows college students and professors to carry guns on campus. The article relates that without the right to carry concealed guns the only option left to students and professors if a gunman begins shooting...
That is to say, I believe students and faculty members have a right to protect themselves no matter where they go to school, and because we can't say what university will be targeted next, it is important that we extend this right to those attending classes or working at universities in this congressional district. Although Texas would not be the first state to allow concealed carry weapons on college campuses,
Concealed Gun Carrying on College Campuses College is a stage in a young person's life that is filled not only with hard work, the proverbial sweat, and often tears, but also with fun, new friends, and new love. It is one of the most carefree and happy times in life, between the restrictions of school and the woes of work. It is unfortunate, therefore, that some criminals feel the need
(NCSL, p. 1) Beyond these states, the NCSL indicates that there are 23 states which avail the discretion of this ban to individual colleges and universities. According to the NCSL, these states are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia. (NCSL, p. 1) A third category exists for states of
Guns The recent school shooting in Oakland, California draws attention to the importance of the issue of guns on college campuses. A ban on carrying concealed weapons on college campuses is problematic for several reasons. One, it violates state laws regarding the right to carry concealed weapons. Two, it leaves students defenseless against terrorists like the Oakland shooter. Three, it sends the message that greater gun awareness and gun safety training
Guns on Campus SHOULD STUDENTS BE ABLE TO CARRY GUNS ON CAMPUS? Of all the places in the world, one would think that the collage is the safest place for a student to be and sometimes it is not. In this paper it will be discussed whether students should be allowed to carry concealed weapons to college. The advantages of allowing students to carry a concealed weapon will be discussed and why
Those that oppose the allowing of firearms on campus also assert that there are other ways to make college campuses more secure. For instance, the development of campus wide alarms, email and text alerts have been implemented at college campuses throughout the country (Magnusson, 2008). In addition opponents argue that tighter laws governing the mental health status of students should be examined so that people who have a history of
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