Police simply cannot walk on to a crime scene and know exactly where the shooter is or what is going on. Officers also cannot get there faster than a weapon can be unloaded. Whereas, having a trained permit holder in the classroom who is experiencing the shots first hand could slow or stop the attack (Students for Concealed Carry on Campus 173).
One objection to not waiting for a police officer is that students who carry guns are not properly trained. While a background check is required in every state, it is true that Indiana does not have a specific training course required to obtain a concealed carry license. However, many states do require training to obtain a license. Thankfully, several organizations in Indiana do offer the public free …show more content…
Many fear that concealed carry weapons would prevent academic growth by hindering discussion (Students for Gun Free Schools 157). According to Students for Gun Free Schools, students would be too afraid of their peers with firearms to be able to speak a controversial or disagreeable opinion (Students for Gun Free Schools 158). However, concealed handguns would not detract from a healthy learning environment. The whole point of carrying a concealed weapon is so that no one knows it is on your person, meaning students wouldn’t even realize they’re sitting next to someone with a firearm (Students for Concealed Carry on Campus 170). This is the same in the general public, where people are able to complete daily tasks and have no issue with concealed weapons. One out of every 100 people in the US is licensed to carry a concealed handgun. Meaning that 3 people in a 300-seat movie theater or several people in a shopping mall will have a gun without passerby’s ever knowing or being afraid (Students for Concealed Carry on Campus 170). In fact, concealed carry weapons hinder debate and free speech so little that state legislatures in Texas and Virginia allow concealed carry on their debate flows of the state capital (Students for Concealed Carry on Campus …show more content…
There are valid points to both sides of the argument. However, it is my belief that major policy change needs to happen to allow concealed carry on college campuses. This policy change needs to include mandatory gun handling courses for concealed carry permit holders for every state, not just some. It would also be beneficial for colleges to require a separate gun proficiency course for those wanting to carry on campus. Additionally, the policy should stipulate that under no circumstances should a student who lives in a dorm be keeping a firearm in their room. This policy change would improve campus security and create a safer learning environment for
One objection to not waiting for a police officer is that students who carry guns are not properly trained. While a background check is required in every state, it is true that Indiana does not have a specific training course required to obtain a concealed carry license. However, many states do require training to obtain a license. Thankfully, several organizations in Indiana do offer the public free …show more content…
Many fear that concealed carry weapons would prevent academic growth by hindering discussion (Students for Gun Free Schools 157). According to Students for Gun Free Schools, students would be too afraid of their peers with firearms to be able to speak a controversial or disagreeable opinion (Students for Gun Free Schools 158). However, concealed handguns would not detract from a healthy learning environment. The whole point of carrying a concealed weapon is so that no one knows it is on your person, meaning students wouldn’t even realize they’re sitting next to someone with a firearm (Students for Concealed Carry on Campus 170). This is the same in the general public, where people are able to complete daily tasks and have no issue with concealed weapons. One out of every 100 people in the US is licensed to carry a concealed handgun. Meaning that 3 people in a 300-seat movie theater or several people in a shopping mall will have a gun without passerby’s ever knowing or being afraid (Students for Concealed Carry on Campus 170). In fact, concealed carry weapons hinder debate and free speech so little that state legislatures in Texas and Virginia allow concealed carry on their debate flows of the state capital (Students for Concealed Carry on Campus …show more content…
There are valid points to both sides of the argument. However, it is my belief that major policy change needs to happen to allow concealed carry on college campuses. This policy change needs to include mandatory gun handling courses for concealed carry permit holders for every state, not just some. It would also be beneficial for colleges to require a separate gun proficiency course for those wanting to carry on campus. Additionally, the policy should stipulate that under no circumstances should a student who lives in a dorm be keeping a firearm in their room. This policy change would improve campus security and create a safer learning environment for