Posted on 12/01/2010 2:29:20 PM PST by SwinneySwitch
Texas State University’s student government has become the first in Texas to endorse carrying concealed handguns on campus.
The group voted 24-10 on Monday to pass a resolution backing a proposed bill that would allow anyone to carry a concealed handgun around campus if they are 21 or older, have a concealed carry license, and have undergone training and background checks.
Previous concealed carry bills have had little success in the Legislature. Newly elected state Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, has filed a new bill this session.
Advocates say the bill would allow students to protect themselves in the event of a Virginia Tech-like massacre. Foes say the introduction of guns on campus could result in more gun-related injuries and deaths.
Two weeks ago, Texas State’s newspaper, the University Star, became the first student newspaper in Texas to publicly endorse the bill.
Licensed concealed carry is allowed on 71 U.S. college campuses outside Texas, according Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, an advocacy group.
I matriculated at SWT. Great school and great looking co-eds. Won a couple of National Championships (Div II.
Ping me for Texas State (SWT)
Ping!
One more reason to move to Texas! Now if they would just allow constitutional carry it’ll be a trifecta!
Indeed! I've been married to one for 18 years! :-)
Funny story .... we used to go to a restaurant there called Grins. They had the best broccoli cheese soup ever. We went back one year for some of that good stuff and sat next to this huge table they were setting up. Turned out to be a Zeta get together. Long story short, I nearly spewed my soup all over my bride when one of the Zeta girls said (and I kid you not), "Oh my God, y'all ... I was so drunk last night."
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