Texas allows guns in college classrooms under new law

Gerald · 08-01-16, 06:10 PM

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A new law went into effect in Texas on Monday that allows certain students to bring guns into classrooms, with supporters saying it could prevent mass shootings and critics saying the measure will endanger safety on campuses.

The so-called state "campus carry" law allows people 21 and older with a concealed handgun license to carry pistols in classrooms and buildings throughout public colleges, including the University of Texas system, one of the nation's largest with an enrollment of more than 214,000 students.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-te...idUSKCN10C2FS#

Open carry in the school,sure.

Note: Mon Aug 1, 2016 5:05pm EDT

Jeff-Groves · 08-01-16, 07:57 PM

That should discourage some nutbag shooter.
They always look for the sheep with no defense.

August · 08-01-16, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

That should discourage some nutbag shooter.
They always look for the sheep with no defense.

Dig it.

Wolferz · 08-01-16, 08:29 PM

The only campus of higher learning to be shot up by nutbag/s
was in Ohio. And those shooters were military.

Jeff-Groves · 08-01-16, 08:48 PM

Now your hitting me where I hurt!

eddie · 08-01-16, 09:16 PM

There were kids killed at a college in Virginia too. Wonder how long it will take to hear the news when they have a shoot out at some frat party.

August · 08-01-16, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie

There were kids killed at a college in Virginia too. Wonder how long it will take to hear the news when they have a shoot out at some frat party.

Are you kidding? It'd be on the news within minutes. "If it bleeds it leads".

macjim · 08-02-16, 01:18 AM

Politics, religion and gun control.

Catfish · 08-02-16, 01:29 AM

Teachers and personnel of all kind carrying guns will have to really care, properly wear and stow it, so that no kid can (ab)use it, not even accidentally.

I do not think the militarisation of civilian life is a useful idea to fight the causes of those shootings, or terrorism. It may be able to deal with the symptoms, but not the cause. It just raises the general threat level, and makes people nervous.
"How's your son in the kindergarten doing?"
"Oh he's safe the kindergarten teacher carries an unconcealed gun, and the janitor has a submachine gun."

A school where all are carrying guns, and openly. Why do people like this so much

Commander Wallace · 08-02-16, 03:38 AM

Wouldn't it be easier to just have manned security checkpoints that everyone has to pass through with metal detectors. I know it would be a hassle to get through and take longer to get to class but still....

Gerald · 08-02-16, 08:17 AM

I think it is not a risk of spread to other states and with this bill is ill, and extremely guns fixed.

Feuer Frei! · 08-02-16, 08:37 AM

Maybe they will follow Walmart Stores in Texas and ask for security to check for licenses of the open carries

Gun rights advocates are having a field day.

Weapon focus.
Look it up.

Dumbest thing i've seen for a while on the net:

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the law could prevent mass shootings because someone with a licensed concealed weapon could be ready to confront a gunman

August · 08-02-16, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

A school where all are carrying guns, and openly. Why do people like this so much

Why the exaggeration? "Some" or "a few" not provide enough impact?

August · 08-02-16, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

Wouldn't it be easier to just have manned security checkpoints that everyone has to pass through with metal detectors. I know it would be a hassle to get through and take longer to get to class but still....

This isn't just a one room school house. We're talking about institutions that cover many city blocks. They'd have to build a wall around the entire campus at every school, lock every door and secure every parking lot, athletic field anbd swimming pool then hire guards and spend millions on metal detectors.

The picture below would give you the scale of the project you're suggesting and this is just one campus.

Oberon · 08-02-16, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

I do not think the militarisation of civilian life is a useful idea to fight the causes of those shootings, or terrorism. It may be able to deal with the symptoms, but not the cause. It just raises the general threat level, and makes people nervous.

America is a different world to Europe, you've got to remember that. There's that saying that 'The only thing stopping a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.' Of course, what happens when two good guys with a gun mistake the other for a bad guy is less clear, but they'll work it all out eventually.

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	IIRC The only campus of higher learning to be shot up by nutbag/s was in Ohio. And those shooters were military. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	There were kids killed at a college in Virginia too. Wonder how long it will take to hear the news when they have a shoot out at some frat party. __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

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macjim Sailor man Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 47 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	Politics, religion and gun control. __________________ macjim

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Teachers and personnel of all kind carrying guns will have to really care, properly wear and stow it, so that no kid can (ab)use it, not even accidentally. I do not think the militarisation of civilian life is a useful idea to fight the causes of those shootings, or terrorism. It may be able to deal with the symptoms, but not the cause. It just raises the general threat level, and makes people nervous. "How's your son in the kindergarten doing?" "Oh he's safe the kindergarten teacher carries an unconcealed gun, and the janitor has a submachine gun." A school where all are carrying guns, and openly. Why do people like this so much __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	I think it is not a risk of spread to other states and with this bill is ill, and extremely guns fixed. __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,649 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	That should discourage some nutbag shooter. They always look for the sheep with no defense.

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Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,649 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Now your hitting me where I hurt!

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Wouldn't it be easier to just have manned security checkpoints that everyone has to pass through with metal detectors. I know it would be a hassle to get through and take longer to get to class but still....