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Laws vary from state to state, however 30 states statutorily ban weapons at post-secondary [[schools]]. Of the 20 states where licensed concealed carry is not legally forbidden, 19 allow schools to adopt their own gun policies. It is exceedingly rare for schools in these 19 states to allow licensed concealed carry by rule. The two best-known examples are [[Colorado State University]], and Blue Ridge Community College, in Weyers Cave, Virginia. [[Utah]] is the only state that specifically requires public universities to allow licensed concealed carry on their grounds.<ref name="iht"/> Further, a 2003 study revealed that 150 major colleges and [[universities]] restricted firearms in some form. 82 banned guns completely, 25 required them to be stored in a central facility, and another 27 restricted possession to certain groups such as ROTC units and shooting teams.<ref name="roa">{{Cite web|url=http://www.roanoke.com/vtreactions/wb/wb/xp-115856|title=Activists Debate Campus Gun Laws|accessdate=2008-02-24|year=2007-05-06|author=Laurence Hammack|work=The Roanoke Times}}</ref> |
Laws vary from state to state, however 30 states statutorily ban weapons at post-secondary [[schools]]. Of the 20 states where licensed concealed carry is not legally forbidden, 19 allow schools to adopt their own gun policies. It is exceedingly rare for schools in these 19 states to allow licensed concealed carry by rule. The two best-known examples are [[Colorado State University]], and Blue Ridge Community College, in Weyers Cave, Virginia. [[Utah]] is the only state that specifically requires public universities to allow licensed concealed carry on their grounds.<ref name="iht"/> Further, a 2003 study revealed that 150 major colleges and [[universities]] restricted firearms in some form. 82 banned guns completely, 25 required them to be stored in a central facility, and another 27 restricted possession to certain groups such as ROTC units and shooting teams.<ref name="roa">{{Cite web|url=http://www.roanoke.com/vtreactions/wb/wb/xp-115856|title=Activists Debate Campus Gun Laws|accessdate=2008-02-24|year=2007-05-06|author=Laurence Hammack|work=The Roanoke Times}}</ref> |
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The group was created following the April 2007 [[Virginia Tech massacre | shooting at Virginia Tech]] and as of August 2007, there were chapters at more than 60 colleges nationwide.<ref name="iht">{{Cite web|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/08/12/america/NA-GEN-US-University-Shootings-Campus-Guns.php|title=Virginia Tech Killings Underscore Guns-on-Campus Campaign|accessdate=2008-02-24|year=2007-08-12|work=International Herald Tribune}}</ref> As of February 2008, there were more than 17,000 members nationwide |
The group was created following the April 2007 [[Virginia Tech massacre | shooting at Virginia Tech]] and as of August 2007, there were chapters at more than 60 colleges nationwide.<ref name="iht">{{Cite web|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/08/12/america/NA-GEN-US-University-Shootings-Campus-Guns.php|title=Virginia Tech Killings Underscore Guns-on-Campus Campaign|accessdate=2008-02-24|year=2007-08-12|work=International Herald Tribune}}</ref> As of February 2008, there were official chapters at over 120 campuses, members at over 500 campuses, and there were more than 17,000 members nationwide.<ref name="nw">{{Cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/id/112174|title=More Guns on Campus?|accessdate=2008-02-24|year=2008-02-15|author=Suzanne Smalley|work=Newsweek}}</ref> That number has grown substantially following the [[Northern Illinois University shooting| shooting at Northern Illinois University]]. |
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Revision as of 05:47, 26 February 2008
Students for Concealed Carry on Campus is a national grassroots, non-partisan organization of U.S. college students, faculty, staff, and others who support allowing law-abiding citizens with concealed carry permits to bring their legal guns to campus for the purpose of self-defense. In addition to using traditional methods to attract students , the organization also makes use of a Facebook group, which has thousands of members.[1]
History
Laws vary from state to state, however 30 states statutorily ban weapons at post-secondary schools. Of the 20 states where licensed concealed carry is not legally forbidden, 19 allow schools to adopt their own gun policies. It is exceedingly rare for schools in these 19 states to allow licensed concealed carry by rule. The two best-known examples are Colorado State University, and Blue Ridge Community College, in Weyers Cave, Virginia. Utah is the only state that specifically requires public universities to allow licensed concealed carry on their grounds.[2] Further, a 2003 study revealed that 150 major colleges and universities restricted firearms in some form. 82 banned guns completely, 25 required them to be stored in a central facility, and another 27 restricted possession to certain groups such as ROTC units and shooting teams.[3]
The group was created following the April 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech and as of August 2007, there were chapters at more than 60 colleges nationwide.[2] As of February 2008, there were official chapters at over 120 campuses, members at over 500 campuses, and there were more than 17,000 members nationwide.[4] That number has grown substantially following the shooting at Northern Illinois University.
Activities
One of the organization's forms of protest is called an "empty holder protest" , designed to spark discussion about the issue. During a week-long protest in October 2007, students nationwide participated. [1] The main issue raised was that of the Constitutional right to bear arms, which ended when a student stepped foot on campus.[5] The "empty holder protest" is scheduled to be held again April 21st to April 25th 2008.
Opposition
The group encounters opposition from students[1] and some administrators[6] who believe there are enough problems on campus without the added issue of guns.
References
- ^ a b c David Conrad (2007-10-23). "Protesters Want Guns on Campus". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ a b "Virginia Tech Killings Underscore Guns-on-Campus Campaign". International Herald Tribune. 2007-08-12. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Laurence Hammack (2007-05-06). "Activists Debate Campus Gun Laws". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Suzanne Smalley (2008-02-15). "More Guns on Campus?". Newsweek. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Melissa Underwood (2007-10-24). "Students Strap on Empty Holsters to Protest Gun Restrictions on Campus". Fox News. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: year (link) - ^ Allison Go (2007-10-23). "Empty Holsters Make a Point but Are Still a Fashion No-No". US News & World Report. Retrieved 2008-02-24.
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