Posted on 05/16/2007 1:00:59 PM PDT by SmithL
Columbia, S.C. (AP) -- To prevent school shootings, some South Carolina legislators want more guns on campuses.
A House subcommittee approved a measure Wednesday that would allow concealed weapon permit holders to carry guns onto public school campuses, from elementary schools to universities. Supporters say having trained and armed gun owners in schools could prevent massacres like the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech, where one armed student killed 32 people.
Only Utah currently has a law allowing concealed weapons on campuses.
"We're not talking about kids. We're talking about responsible adults," said Republican Rep. Jeff Duncan, who sponsored the bill.
Opponents fear more guns will mean more accidental shootings, and questioned if colleges were an appropriate environment for guns.
"I'm concerned about more guns around younger people combined with emotions and sometimes alcohol," said Rep. Doug Jennings, a Democrat. "I don't think it's a proper reaction to the Virginia Tech tragedy."
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
well finally someone is using their brain.
It’s impossible for one person to shoot 50 people with a pistol if just one of the 50 is shooting back.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
After the horror at VT they have THE BALLS to ask this?
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
I scratched SC off as a state to move too because...
There’s still a ban on firearms in churches.
And most malls are off-limits for firearm carrying.
Please correct me if the laws have changed.
And how many school shootings have we had in Utah?
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
It’s about time.
Even in the worst case scenario, the result of this can’t be nearly as bad as the result of the current policies.
In Oregon if you have a CCL you can carry every place except a court room, an airport loading area or a Federal building.
That statement is incorrect. In Kentucky, the law leaves it entirely up to the administration at the university. I know there are other states that are similar.
Can you get CCL in Oregon if you aren’t a resident? (We live in Washington, the State.)
Thomas Paine would be prooud.
Lets hope the law is drafted and pased in record time.
Silly FReeper...
18-20 year olds are to be used as the state sees fit.
Vote for poiticians? (usually D's) - OK
Serve in the military? No problem.
Have a beer? No way. Too immature!
Buy/carry a handgun? Are you flippin' kidding me?
The only reason that 18 year olds don't riot over their obvious treatment as second-class citizens is that they're too busy getting laid.
Soooo.... the current policy is to "smoke" anybody with a weapon? Gotta make it pretty tough for undercover/off duty LEO's. Guess the off duty LEO that pinned down that mall shooter a while ago was just lucky he didn't get "lit up".
“”I’m concerned about more guns around younger people combined with emotions and sometimes alcohol,” said Rep. Doug Jennings, a Democrat.”
Ok Mommy, your concern is duly noted.
Next.
Concealed Handgun License:
4) You must have a “principle residence” in the county in which you apply.
To get a book on Understanding Oregon’s Gun Laws, check the link below:
http://www.oregonfirearms.org/store/uorlbk.html
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
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