and shopping malls‚ Americans demand something be done. This demand fuels the debate between gun rights and gun control activists. It fuels the debate over the interpretation of the Second Amendment. It fuels the debate on allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons in gun-free zones. This makes us ask the question: Should guns be banned from college campuses? Two recent college campus massacres have triggered a renewed interest in this debate. On the morning of April 16‚ 2007‚ a deeply troubled young
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Semi-Automatic Pistol or Revolver ENG 121‚ English Composition I Instructor Lisa Tietler June 04‚ 2012 Semi-Automatic Pistol or Revolver With more states issuing “right to carry” weapons permits and the expansion of the firearms market; people are looking at semi-automatic pistols or revolvers in order to fill their concealed carry defensive needs. Both firearm platforms are made for protection purposes‚ but each one has their limitations and advantages. Citizens consider many aspects when choosing
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(2009). Gun Owners Next Victory in D.C.. CATO Institute. Retrieved from http://www.cato.org/pub_display.php?pub_id=10504&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CatoRecentOpeds+(Cato+Recent+Op-eds) Loomis‚ B. (2010). Concealed guns for (almost) everyone. Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved from http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/49849261-76/permit-gun-utah-concealed.html.csp Lott‚ John R. Jr.(1999)‚ American Experiment Quarterly: More Guns‚ Less Crime http://www.americanexperiment
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university in the state of Texas knows about the bill co-signed by more than half the members of the Texas House of Representatives to allow students and faculty at universities to carry concealed weapons. “More than half the members of the Texas House have signed on as co-authors of a measure directing universities to allow concealed handguns.” As stated by The Dallas Morning News. Texas governor Rick Perry has even said he was in favor of the bill. Supporters of the legislation argue that the bill
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cal-crime-data/rec-crime-1898-2002 Irvine‚ J. (2012). Attorney general announces first quarter 2012 chl statistics. Buckeye Firearms Association. Retrieved from http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/node/8380 Legally Armed (2012). United states concealed carry statistics. Legally Armed. Retrieved from http://legallyarmed.com/ccw_statistics.htm Malcolm‚ J. (2003). Lessons of history: firearms regulation and the reduction of crime. Texas Review Of Law & Politics‚ 8(1)‚ 175-187. National Rifle Association
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nationwide. As with any complex issue‚ however‚ the solution is not as simple as loosening gun control laws nationwide. It is because of this that a national standard must be set with a concealed carry law that applies to all citizens of the United States that will create uniform regulations on who can apply for and carry a firearm. Doing so will not only eliminate the complex issue of reciprocity but will also help to alleviate the issues of violent crime in cities like Chicago‚ where criminals have
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order to answer the question: Should guns be allowed on college campuses? The constitution of the United States guarantees our right to bear arms in order to defend ourselves‚ but where does the line fall where it is ok and not okay to carry weapons? The debate has shifted from restaurants‚ to stores‚ and now to schools. It is recently that the question has come up‚ should college campus students be allowed to have guns? The question is a safety issue and mostly centers around a need for
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How would it feel if you passed your professor in the hallway with a gun strapped on your hip? Would you still feel safe about going to school? Many states are considering it being legal for college professors and other staff members to carry weapons on campus. It’s been said that Texas has already made it legal. There are so many questions I have‚ with me being a college student myself. I’m not sure I agree that guns should be paraded around by our professors. After the tragedies that took place
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David Burnett writer of "Students Should Have the Right to Carry Guns on College Campuses."‚ agrees with the fact that students should be allowed to have guns on campus‚ for the use of self defense‚ for decreasing the crimes committed‚ and because colleges aren’t as safe as you think. Although Darby Dickerson writer of "Students Should Not Be Allowed to Carry Guns on College Campuses."‚ is on the other side arguing that concealed carry laws increased violence on college campuses‚ guns on campus
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Due to the recent rise of school shootings on college campuses‚ debates on whether guns should be allowed on college campuses or not have started. Students should be allowed to carry guns on college campuses because people should have the right to self-defense wherever they may be‚ gun-free zones only protect killers since the laws ensure they will face no resistance‚ and merely the appearance of a firearm dissuades an attacker. The first reason why guns should be allowed on college campuses is people
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