Since the horrific events at Virginia Tech. there has been an awakening of gun debate here in the U.S..
I am a legel gun owner but understand both sides of the debate. (Although I agree more with the second ammendment side I will try not to be bias).
Crime statistics for countries that have heavy gun control on average do show an increase (mainly short term but some long term) in violent crime. The increases may not have a gun involved, but, the fact that firearms were greatly restricted may play into the increases.
Sources: (some of these are WELL worth reviwing)
As our hearts go out to the families and victims of the massacre at VT there is debate on allowing students and faculty to conceal carry on campus. I have a problem with this for 2 reasons.
1. Most college students are between the ages of 17 and 23. I am not saying they are not responsible adults but do think that the maturity level of alot of these students come into play.
2. Most of these young adults are away from home for the first time. The alcohol factor comes into play on most campuses across the country. I would not like to hear about a normal teenage ruckus turning into a murder because one of the intoxicated individuals did not have the maturity to control their anger.
I do agree however that concealed carry on campus may work under the following conditions.
1. If the student is able to meet all criteria of a state issued concealed carry permit and also meets the following:
a. The college or university is notified personally by the individual of the issuance of the permit.
b. The student is registered with campus security or police.
c. The student undergoes advanced firearms training either on his own or through the university to a level significantly higher than standards imposed by the state and approved by the university.
d. The university reviews the students record and does a full background investigation of the student. I know most universities use background checks already for admission but this would dig further into the individuals mental health.
e. Must pass a psychological evaluation.
f. Must be a U.S. Citizen. I do not feel that the second ammendment should apply to anyone other than a U.S. citizen.
Any thoughts or concerns?
I am a legel gun owner but understand both sides of the debate. (Although I agree more with the second ammendment side I will try not to be bias).
Crime statistics for countries that have heavy gun control on average do show an increase (mainly short term but some long term) in violent crime. The increases may not have a gun involved, but, the fact that firearms were greatly restricted may play into the increases.
Sources: (some of these are WELL worth reviwing)
As our hearts go out to the families and victims of the massacre at VT there is debate on allowing students and faculty to conceal carry on campus. I have a problem with this for 2 reasons.
1. Most college students are between the ages of 17 and 23. I am not saying they are not responsible adults but do think that the maturity level of alot of these students come into play.
2. Most of these young adults are away from home for the first time. The alcohol factor comes into play on most campuses across the country. I would not like to hear about a normal teenage ruckus turning into a murder because one of the intoxicated individuals did not have the maturity to control their anger.
I do agree however that concealed carry on campus may work under the following conditions.
1. If the student is able to meet all criteria of a state issued concealed carry permit and also meets the following:
a. The college or university is notified personally by the individual of the issuance of the permit.
b. The student is registered with campus security or police.
c. The student undergoes advanced firearms training either on his own or through the university to a level significantly higher than standards imposed by the state and approved by the university.
d. The university reviews the students record and does a full background investigation of the student. I know most universities use background checks already for admission but this would dig further into the individuals mental health.
e. Must pass a psychological evaluation.
f. Must be a U.S. Citizen. I do not feel that the second ammendment should apply to anyone other than a U.S. citizen.
Any thoughts or concerns?
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