Arguments Against Campus Carry

August 1st, 2016 marked the first day the campus carry (S.B. 11) was put into effect in Texas. The law states, “Relating to the carrying of concealed handguns on the campuses of and certain other institutions of higher learning”. Meaning that a licensed weapon holder twenty one years or older is able to legally carry a weapon on public university grounds in the state of Texas. Senate bill 11 has had many proponents for and against it. Specifically, many students and faculty members have cited their concern and discontent for it. The law has caused a lot of controversy around the state one of the biggest cause has been safety concerns with the looming threat of accidental shootings as well as users with mental incapabilities operating and handling weapons. …show more content…
Many there believe that the campus carry law will have negative effects surrounding the atmosphere of the school, one of the biggest being that the “Top tier status” of the school might be affected. The reason why students and faculty members feel that the top tier status will be effected is because they believe their safety is threatened leaving a hostile learning environment on campus . One notable faculty member ( President Ricardo Romo) has stated his similar viewpoint. He said that “Campus carry is a distraction from our mission of providing excellence to our students and our community.” So, I believe that the campus carry law will have negative effects on the learning environment on schools in Texas like the University of Texas at San