However, the benefit of having concealed weapons allowed on campus is proven by the fact that 26 colleges and universities, in Utah and in Colorado, a total70 campuses, currently allowing concealed carry on campus have not been a single report of shootouts, accidents or heated conflicts. In fact, rather than causing crime as feared, Colorado State University’s crime rate has declined steadily since allowing concealed carry weapons. Allowing concealed weapons does not increase risk. To the contrary, it presents an advantage; it reduces crime and violence. Statistics and fact repudiate the fallacy that concealed weapons on campus will increase…
Should anyone be allowed to carry a firearm on a school campus? There is a need to know more facts surrounding the concept of guns on campus. A person must determine their stance on this and why they believe that. This paper is not designed to persuade a person but let them become aware of things they may not have…
This Article discusses weather or not the carrying of a concealed handgun should be allowed on campus, And the explanation to the safety of the students and how they feel about it. Studies have shown that students carrying guns are more likely to be white males, engaging in risky behaviors and binge drinking, be in trouble with the law, and attend college in southern and mountain states. This is your average student that is usually found with these concealed weapons…
In my opinion, carrying a handgun into a college or university is not necessary for a student. Because college and university is not that kind of dangerous zone where need to arm weapon. College and university are supposed to be a place where student to study. That should be the only reason that student should worry about. However, with the “New Campus Carry Law” passed, student now need to aware of avoid some circumstance which could bring them to face the death line. This new law I could say is not fair to everyone. At first, its can’t be 100% student will carry gun into campus when people need to be at least 21 years old who obtained a concealed handgun license (CHL) to have a gun. So, all the freshmen who attended college or university…
What if the gun goes off? There are many things a gunshot could do, the harm of others (including you) as well as the damage of property. This is a big deal especially if your loved one is involved. In Logan, Utah just recently a teacher had a gun go off. The result was the teacher was fired for the damage of property. The…
Will having students carrying handguns on campus actually make students feel safer? Texas Senate recently passed a bill that all students at least 21 years of age with a license to carry concealed handguns will be allowed to carry their weapons on college and university campuses. Legislation allowing handguns on campus violates the sense of protection students feel when at school, leaving many questioning civility. In April of 2007, Virginia Tech experienced one of the deadliest shooting In U.S history by a student, leaving 20 people injured and 32 slain.…
Guns are a double-edged sword when it comes down to it. Guns provide many people the ability to feel safe and protected, while other guns are constant reminder that some freedoms are taken too far. Guns privileges are abused, misused, and mistreated. Young people glorify toting weapons like it’s a new fashion statement. Missing the fact, that what in reality is causing uproar and panic amongst everyone else. That is why I feel like guns should not be allowed on college campuses.…
Teachers and guns, is it ok? There has always been a contradiction on the topic. People have argued that it isn’t safe and that it shouldn’t be allowed for years. It has already been passed in 18 states and many public and private schools have already begun allowing it. Guns should be allowed to be concealed by select teachers in all schools.…
Concealed carry vs. colleges is a story about don’t allow guns in campus. The gun control and gun rights is becoming a more and more popular topic after few gun shooting tragedies happened in schools, people are starting to worry about the security in schools. This story is part of editorials and debates in USA TODAY, and this story is published on September 27, 2012. There is no exactly author’s name in the story. In the beginning, the story has an introduction about students in Colorado are allowed to carry guns about anywhere after summer break because in 2008 ,public colleges can no longer ban guns on campus in Colorado. Then the author writes some opposing views about allowing concealed-carry on campus, and tells people it is dangerous that allow students carry guns in campus. In the story, the author effectively and persuasively employs the rhetorical appeals of ethos and pathos to support author’s point which is universities should…
Many people have different views on the topic of the guns on campus. Which being said the question is should colleges and universities allow guns on campus. I believe guns on campus would cause more fear and risk for students, not all conceal and carry holders are “law-abiding” citizens, and, lastly, only security guards should carry guns. Therefore, colleges and universities should only allow securities to have guns on campus for protection and everyone else should be forbidden.…
Guns in classrooms? Yes. Guns at sporting events? No. The administrators use these as examples of places that will be marked armed and unarmed zones at the University of Texas. Fifty years ago the first mass shooting at an American college took place. The University of Texas experienced a mass shooting when a student shot 45 people, killing 14 of them, from the clock tower (Gubler). In the New York Times article “Philosophizing With Guns” Simone Gubler talks about the “campus carry” bill that will come into effect on the 50th anniversary for Texas colleges. This bill will allow students to carry guns with them, in certain areas, on campus. Gubler is uncertain about letting students carry guns on campus, and I have some of the same concerns about the situation.…
In recent years, there have been many school shootings. Students and faculty deserve the right to carry a firearm to protect themselves. There have been many occasions when the campus police were not able to protect students and faculty. The second amendment gives the right for Americans to bear arms. However, firearms should not be allowed on college campuses because people will feel unsafe, some individuals do not know how to use a gun, and officers will become confused.…
Should college students and teachers have concealed weapons? A concealed weapon, or a concealed carry (CCW), is when an instrument or device, used for attacking or defending in combat, is hidden when in public. College students that are 21 years old, or above, can legally hold a concealed weapon. In order to carry a concealed weapons, one must purchase a permit and be a resident of their state or country. Schools shouldn't allow concealed weapons because weapons are too dangerous for college students, college students would not use them for safety purposes, and criminals will use this as an opportunity to kill people.…
Lately it seems as though there is a stanch split in our county when it comes to the gun debate. One side views guns as the problem while the other views them as the solution. Many places including schools are designated gun free zones. Despite this designation we are all aware of the many campus shooting that have taken place within the last few years. I believe that college students, teacher and administrators should have the right to carry their legal firearms onto college campuses. It is my understanding that gun free zones create easy targets. Students, teachers and administrators have a better chance at saving their own lives and the lives of others when armed. I also believe that any campus…
In the recent years, the shootings as a result of confrontations that have occurred at U.S colleges and universities have led to heated debates on whether students, administrators and professors should be allowed to carry concealed guns or not. Whereas some analysts have continually defended the opinion that guns should be allowed on college and campuses grounds, majority have nullified any single idea of having concealed weapons on campuses as this is a direct threat to the security of everyone around. For the safety of students, bills meant to allow public colleges and universities to allow hidden and loaded guns on campus should not be passed.…