Well, I'm all for debate and free opinions on the subject. I grew up in a gun-and-hunting family.
As for concealed carry, well, there are reasonable justifications I suppose. Being a scientist I argue the outcomes - that is, gun violence drops dramatically after gun control laws are enacted - with those who consider the right to carry is a constitutional (religious) issue, not an issue of whether it reduces mortality. We're arguing different issues.
But, an across-the-board policy permitting all college kids to carry? Just because a rogue gunman might appear in the classroom - seems a bit excessive. I'm thinking, a 17 year old living on his own for the first time on a college campus hundreds of kilometers from his family and support system, surrounded by hundreds of others like him also carrying concealed handguns? 'Cause you KNOW, if one of his peers has one, he'll need to get one, mom or dad's thoughts aside...
Combining a first binge drinking event whilst carrying a loaded Glock-in-the-pock is not my idea of the makings for a fun college experience....then again, perhaps we can avoid that by insisting that they leave the gun in their dorm room when they plan to go out partying...lest it give a whole new meaning to 'doing shooters' in college.
Maybe we should start out by issuing paint-ball guns to them all first, as a trial....
but that's just my take on things....
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Originally Posted by smenkhare
Personally i have been a supporter of ccw. with permit holders having to go through a background check, have no history of mental or drug problems, a character reference, some times an interview and a personal signoff from the chief leo.
i'd have no problem with someone passing all that carrying concealed.
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