02-28-2011, 07:44 PM
First, I'm not for guns on campus. But it seems like the assumption is being made that just anyone could legally carry a gun on campus.
This isn't correct. To legally carry a gun on campus, one would have to have a concealed carry permit, which requires:
* minimum age of 21 - this would rule out most undergrads
* no felony convictions
* no misdemeanor Class A or B convictions in the last 5 years
* no DUIs (not sure of the time period)
* no restraining orders in effect
* no mental illness
* no alcohol or chemical dependency
* current on child support
* safety and use training with a handgun
* non-violent conflict resolution training
* training in weapon use laws
Of course, anyone could illegally carry a gun on campus right now.
This isn't correct. To legally carry a gun on campus, one would have to have a concealed carry permit, which requires:
* minimum age of 21 - this would rule out most undergrads
* no felony convictions
* no misdemeanor Class A or B convictions in the last 5 years
* no DUIs (not sure of the time period)
* no restraining orders in effect
* no mental illness
* no alcohol or chemical dependency
* current on child support
* safety and use training with a handgun
* non-violent conflict resolution training
* training in weapon use laws
Of course, anyone could illegally carry a gun on campus right now.