Campus Carry Facts Campus carry, also known as S.B.11, may seem like a peculiar thing to need while on campus because colleges are supposed to be safe environments for students to receive knowledge for their future careers, but may be necessary. The new S.B.11 allows licensed gun owners to bring their weapons on campus and have the guns with them. Although being armed is allowed in certain areas they are not allowed everywhere on campus according to the campus carry policies.
The purpose of the campus carry policy is to show what is allowed and what is not to keep the campus a safe place for students. On August 1st the Senate Bill 11, or S.B.11, allowed handguns on Texas campuses. Because handguns are now allowed, the campus is giving policies …show more content…
In order to carry a firearm, the owner needs to meet federal qualifications to own a gun and also it is mandatory to receive training from an instructor that is certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Licensed individuals have full liability for their actions and must act responsibly. People whom will be participating in campus carry have to see training materials that show rules and regulations beforehand. People engaging in campus carry also have to be at least 21 years of age unless they are in active duty or if they are police officers. If anyone violates the rules they will be punished and can possibly get one year in jail and a 4,000 dollar fine. Also if a person carries a handgun without having a valid license they have committed a third degree felony and can get two to ten years of jail time and get fined up to 10,000 dollars. The reason why they can get punished is because they are posing a threat to not only themselves, but others as …show more content…
Guns are typically known to be dangerous and are not recommended for students. It may seem like a contradiction stating that guns can bring peace, but if a shooter ever wants to attack the campus there will be armed students that can save themselves and others. Some people may say that guns should not be allowed in college or any school environment, but there have been many school shootings where faculty and students are left helpless. The campus carry policy ensures schools will still be safe as long as everyone abides by the rules. I believe that allowing people to bring hand guns may have a positive effect and eventually make the campus a safer place as long as the guns are used
The purpose of the campus carry policy is to show what is allowed and what is not to keep the campus a safe place for students. On August 1st the Senate Bill 11, or S.B.11, allowed handguns on Texas campuses. Because handguns are now allowed, the campus is giving policies …show more content…
In order to carry a firearm, the owner needs to meet federal qualifications to own a gun and also it is mandatory to receive training from an instructor that is certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Licensed individuals have full liability for their actions and must act responsibly. People whom will be participating in campus carry have to see training materials that show rules and regulations beforehand. People engaging in campus carry also have to be at least 21 years of age unless they are in active duty or if they are police officers. If anyone violates the rules they will be punished and can possibly get one year in jail and a 4,000 dollar fine. Also if a person carries a handgun without having a valid license they have committed a third degree felony and can get two to ten years of jail time and get fined up to 10,000 dollars. The reason why they can get punished is because they are posing a threat to not only themselves, but others as …show more content…
Guns are typically known to be dangerous and are not recommended for students. It may seem like a contradiction stating that guns can bring peace, but if a shooter ever wants to attack the campus there will be armed students that can save themselves and others. Some people may say that guns should not be allowed in college or any school environment, but there have been many school shootings where faculty and students are left helpless. The campus carry policy ensures schools will still be safe as long as everyone abides by the rules. I believe that allowing people to bring hand guns may have a positive effect and eventually make the campus a safer place as long as the guns are used