The maturity level of the kid(s) who is/are carrying, peer pressure, testosterone, "coolness factor," weapons handling skills, judgement...
However, on the flip side, I know some kids who are more mature and have better weapons handling skills than some cops I've met.
Ergo, I'd be treading on ice by advocating kids carrying. The regimen I'd require would be very tough except for a military veteran who has already been though military training and typically much more mature than your "typical" college kid.
I'll have to noodle on this scenario some more.
Cheers.
My idea is as follows:
1) One senior on each floor is armed. There are many seniors who have the requisite temperament and background
(Eagle Scouts would be good candidates). Others who have had gun safety training already.
2) CCTV on each floor.....not really expensive, and augment it with GPS tracking.
I firmly believe most colleges have enough screenable talent to handle this. I’m a pretty tough cookie, but watching this psychotic mow down a bunch of good kids brought tears to my eyes. I firmly believe that many if not most of these kids could have been saved if the above suggestions had been in force.
Best regards,
sjb
I was thinking the same. So close to this it’s hard to see. Maybe ROTC guys.