<p>Ok, some people will carry in a backpack. There are even special backpacks with holsters built in. They are usually a secondary carry system, for most people. Although some people want such a system. As long as it is safe (something guarding the trigger), it doesn’t make a terrible difference in my mind. You say that someone could not get to it in time, if there was a shooting. While that is definitely bad for that individual, it has not negatively affected the situation…the shooter is still there, and so are the innocent targets. The possibility that CCW holders might not help is not a reason to ban CCW on campus.</p>
<p>So, you think it is better to leave the shooter free to do whatever harm they want, rather than risk someone accidentally shooting an innocent while stopping the shooter? That seems rather backward to me.</p>
<p>Also realize, CCW permit holders are responsible for every shot they fire. If they accidentally shoot someone while ending a rampage, they will likely be sued for millions (the shooter will usually be held legally responsible for felony murder, as they were the root cause of the incident.)</p>
<p>Hmm…drunken frat party shootings…ever heard of a CCW holder doing that? If you haven’t, it may be because it is illegal to drink while carrying. (remember that “over 5 times less likely to commit a crime” detail?)</p>
<p>So, there is a high incidence of rape on campus. You propose that we disarm the law-abiding citizens because of that? Most sexual assaults and rapes between college students involve alcohol (usually consumed by both parties). As I mentioned above, it is illegal to drink and carry, so the CCW holder at such a party would not likely be armed. That really makes it a moot argument, as neither side would be legally armed.</p>
<p>Hazing rarely occurs outside of educational and training areas…probably because it is called “assault” in most other locations (or a bunch of idiots &*%^ing around, if you’re not into the law enforcement bit).</p>
<p>CCW permit holders safely carry in many environments, such as shopping malls, churches, offices, highways, small businesses, restaurants, homes, etc. Why is campus such a radically different environment, and what about campus will turn a previously (extremely) law-abiding person into a hot-headed killer? I just have not seen any indication of that.</p>
<p>Sure, 11 campuses is not a great sample group. I’ll agree with that. However, that small sample group is a positive argument for CCW on campus, or a neutral one, if you discount it. We have a limited sample group that shows no signs of negative results. So, why do we need to ban CCW on campus? The “gun-free zone” signs don’t exactly have a good track record in stopping crime…</p>
<p>So, we should limit CCW holders (a small and very safe segment of society) from carrying on campus (but not elsewhere) because another small subset of society, who usually do not have CCW permits are unstable? Could you explain the connection there?</p>
<p>This is about whether or not to allow licensed individuals to carry the best tool to defend themselves with, while on campus. If you think this is a bad idea, please show me evidence as to why. We can both make hypothetical situations all day, but that doesn’t really accomplish anything.</p>