Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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The Right to Bear Arms ... on Campus

I like the right to bear arms.  I will grudgingly agree that some places, such as bars, are places where guns probably shouldn't be.  This bill proposes allowing guns on college campuses.  I think that's a great idea.  It would make school shootings briefer, because one of the armed students or teachers might manage to take out the shooter.  And it might help discourage rape, too.
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red_trillium

red_trillium

March 22 2011, 07:29:12 UTC 10 years ago

I'm a former gun owner, sold it before I moved to NZ partly because of the much-stricter laws here and partly because I was supposed to be coming over as a visitor & not a resident initially.

I am still mixed on the guns on campus, I think there are people who, if armed, would possibly make a difference in a mass shooting if they were in the right place at the right time. And I think there are people who would just create more casualties. But at the end of the day, I do believe that it should be a right to be able to own & carry a gun. (I also believe in certain restrictions like licenses and background checks). I also believe that criminals won't obey laws regarding restrictions so the average person should also have the right to choose if they want to defend themselves.
ysabetwordsmith

Thank you!

ysabetwordsmith

March 22 2011, 07:31:16 UTC 10 years ago

I'm especially pleased to hear from someone with mixed feelings on this issue, because so many people are really polarized about it.
red_trillium

Re: Thank you!

red_trillium

March 22 2011, 08:13:52 UTC 10 years ago

I went from strict anti-gun, afraid of them & afraid to touch them, to learning to shoot & owning a gun. I had to learn to shoot for the National Park Law Enforcement Academy, even though as county rangers we weren't armed. I failed my qualifications partly from my fears, and as a result failed the Academy (it was a mandatory part of the certificate). Since we didn't carry for our job I was still employed at the end.

I realised shooting was a good stress relief, and the indoor range was run well so I could go shooting in any weather/lighting. I had a sweet 9mm HK semiauto handgun. I picked it because it was the one rental at the range that wouldn't jam despite the abuse & dirt put through it.
ysabetwordsmith

Re: Thank you!

ysabetwordsmith

March 22 2011, 16:54:50 UTC 10 years ago

A good gun and good maintenance are vital. Without the latter, the former becomes even more important. Of course, I generally tend to admire equipment that can take a licking and keep on ticking.

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