Weapons on college campuses

[Benton]

(04-01-2016, 12:21 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: What about licensed concealed carry (which it is honestly a joke to get a permit here in Virginia, you can obtain one without ever handling a firearm), but only for faculty/staff? A lot of what was brought up in the faculty/staff argument was the maturity of a 21-23 year old (under 21 can't own/carry a handgun).

That's a closer discussion and I can see both sides. On the other hand, it's not uncommon to see faculty and staff under 30. To me, there isn't a ton of maturity difference in a 22 year old and a 28 year old. I can see the side of parents feeling safer if only faculty was packing, but parental peace of mind is just fluff. I mean, I'd be fine with my kids carrying because I've taught them, but I wouldn't want them on a campus with your kids carrying because I don't know what you have and haven't taught them.

If anything, I think students would be less likely to use a concealed firearm in a situation. That's just personal opinion though.