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Originally Posted by ChassisWelder
I believe this to be either the fourth or fifth school shooting in a week.
I think its a matter of time before we see students with concealed carry permits bring their sidearms with them everywhere, regardless of school approval. That's assuming there aren't several out there who do this right now. As it is, I know of several students in my area who won't leave home without carrying a knife due to an outburst of muggings and shootings in town over the past few weeks.
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Couldn't of said it better myself.
Being a student at a large university makes you wonder if maybe yours could be next. Although I've noticed most of these shootings don't take place in Texas and if they did...more than likely the shooter wouldn't get far. I'm certain there are students on the Texas Tech and Texas A&M campuses who carry and conceal their guns for instances just like this.
The law says it's illegal for students to carry guns on campuses, but if someone comes on with one wiping everyone out I think a student with a gun taking out the gunman would be a thanked instead of punished. Although I'm sure there are tons of folks that would disagree with that option.
James got his CHL...when I turn 21 I'd like to get mine. Planning to anyway.
I also carry a knife on me everywhere I go, it's in my hand when I'm about to get into my car after my night classes.
It's pretty messed up these shootings keep happening. I disagree that people need to ignore the war and focus on the homeland. The military can't force these kids not to run a muck, might as well stick to their objective. But that's just my opinion. (Please don't comment on my military comments)
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Originally Posted by dc_dux
Do you really believe that most middle class, twentysomething white guys who are off their medication know where to buy a gun off the street?
Maybe in Texas.
Federal and state laws have already decided, with overwhelming bi-partisan public support (including most of the gun lobby).....minors, convicted felons, persons with medical histories of mental illness.
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Umm..notice how many gun shootings happen in Texas on a weekly basis. I think guns are more difficult to get in Texas and more states of the Southwest than elsewhere.
Oh and to mention something else.
The Texas Tech Mascot carries guns, so...obviously that shows you what people in Lubbock believe if something happens on our campus.
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Originally Posted by willravel
What I don't get is the "if he breaks down my door, I'm going to kill him" mentality about criminals being paired up with the "everyone should be armed" mentality. That's dangerous. And I don't mean dangerous like running with scissors. I mean dangerous like playing with a match inside a gas tank.
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I disagree, I think that mentality is right in the right situation.
For example, I'm a female student living in a town home complex. If some man breaks into the house and attempts to either rape/and or kill my roommates and I, I plan to do all I can to survive and kill the bastard. They know what they're doing is wrong, how is it wrong to be prepared for such as instance? I see nothing wrong with having a gun ready in case it is necessary.
James has his AR-15 and 45 ready to go by the bed in Houston, you better believe he wouldn't think twice about taking someone out if they broke in and threatened our personal safety.
I enjoy shooting, I wish I had more time to go shooting with James but often when he goes I'm doing something else. My dad and I are going out to the gun range this weekend if there is time.
You make it sound like every person carrying a gun in their house is a ticking time bomb which I think is a bunch of bull shit.