The author’s view is that Guns when legally carried should be permitted on campus. He largely holds these views because of the lower risk of rape or other violent crime. In this article he uses the story of Amanda Collins who has a concealed carry permit and was unable to defend herself from rape. He also lists some studies that he believes prove that allowing guns on campus greatly lowers the defendants chance of being injured or killed. Specifically, he lists a study done by Gray Kleck, that states only 26 of 200 people used a gun to defend themselves from rape in all 26 cases preventing the…
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…
Over the course of 20 years, there have been numerous school shootings, which has resulted in thousands of lives ending to quickly. Which leads me to my central focus of this ethnography project. I wanted to determine how students across the country attending different universities felt about implementing a safety course, which will allow a student the ability to conceal carry a firearm on campus. In the criminal justice field, individuals are more probable to carry some type of firearm. If they do not carry one on a systematic bases, they most likely come across them on a regular bases. So most students like myself who are Criminal Justice majors are pro-gun. So during my interview, the…
Imagine the feeling of safety as if it is constantly within our control or ability, people that are in possession of a concealed weapon are aware of the responsibility and the results of what can happen when using a concealed weapon. Safety of teachers, all other employees and students at a learning intuition can greatly improve if the staff could be armed with concealed weapons. Also we must remember that all citizens of the United States have the right to carry and own a weapon as guaranteed by the second amendment of the constitution of the United States of America. Safety and security could be greatly improved with teachers and faculty carrying concealed weapons on campus, therefore, the teachers and faculty increase security; the safety of the students can also be achieved.…
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 on a school campus is an issue with two clear sides, those who support allowing concealed weapons and those who rally for gun free zones. David Burnett supports the idea of allowing students to carry concealed weapons. Burnett’s central argument is that gun free zones leave students defenseless. Darby Dickerson disagrees, saying students do not understand the responsibilities of owning a weapon and should therefore, not be allowed to carry them on campus.…
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.…
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…
When you think of Columbine High School and Sandy Hook Elementary School do you think of an average school or do you think of the tragic, mass murders that took place by gunmen? School shootings have started to increase more and more over the last decade, this also rising in colleges across the country. The question has been posed “Should students be allowed to carry a gun on campus?”. As the Constitution states in the Second Amendment, we as Americans, should have the God given right to have a gun to protect themselves from danger. Today’s society is willing to put people’s rights aside to make up for some people’s discomfort of having guns on campus. This is understandable as school shootings happen for people owning guns, but allowing students to carry a gun on campus also allows them to protect themselves and others in a crisis instead of having to wait for campus security or other law officers to show up. Being able to have a gun on campus could help save more lives than banning them. As some states are starting to pass the law allowing students to carry a gun as long as it’s concealed, it is starting many controversies as to whether it is what is best for our states. With many questions coming up with this debate, passing the law would allow students to use their right, protect themselves and others in dangerous situations, and even possibly decrease the opportunities for…
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.…
Concealed carry anywhere has been a highly controversial topic for many years. In the back and forth of this heated debate, multiple subcategories have arisen. One of which is whether universities should allow student or staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. This is a strange debate topic because the obvious answer is no. Just a few of the reasons are an increase in crimes of passion, a possible increase in school shootings, and a high risk for robbery and assault.…
More guns on campus or not? There is a huge controversy about guns on college campuses. Recent studies show how blocking student’s ability to carry a firearm makes colleges and universities some of the safest places in the United States. Depending on an individual’s views, there are many arguments that can be made for both sides of the controversy. My personal views on guns and concealed carry are the total opposite. Having learned about firearms at a young age along with training and practicing for years. I have learned how to handle them and use them proficiently. Having guns on campus would help deter an active shooter. A college or university would no longer be known as a gun free zone. Increases in suicides are of a big concern but I believe…
Weapons are too dangerous for college students, and teachers. The Harvard School of Public Health found that “students who have a firearm at college are more likely to binge drink, drive a motor vehicle after binge drinking, use illegal drugs, vandalize property, and get into trouble with the police”…
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…
To begin with, in the University of Texas at Austin there was a mass shooting that occurred on August 1, 1966, when a person named Charles Whitmen, fired and killed sixteen people. Fifty years later people interviewed students from The University of Texas at Austin to see whether they support the the campus carry law. After a tragic event happened in their campus they still continue to be against the bill. A student named Sarah Wang states, “I don’t think guns should be allowed, because that’s pretty scary” and “We’ve already seen so many instance where people get hurt because there are guns in school”. Lawmakers should not pass the bill because they cause an interference in their safety. Therefore, campus has a better opportunity of being a safer place without…
