Texas State students back gun measure

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Texas State University’s student government has become the first in Texas to endorse carrying concealed handguns on campus.
The group voted 24-10 on Monday to pass a resolution backing a proposed bill that would allow anyone to carry a concealed handgun around campus if they are 21 or older, have a concealed carry license, and have undergone training and background checks.

Previous concealed carry bills have had little success in the Legislature. Newly elected state Rep. David Simpson, R-Longview, has filed a new bill this session.

Advocates say the bill would allow students to protect themselves in the event of a Virginia Tech-like massacre. Foes say the introduction of guns on campus could result in more gun-related injuries and deaths.

Two weeks ago, Texas State’s newspaper, the University Star, became the first student newspaper in Texas to publicly endorse the bill.

Licensed concealed carry is allowed on 71 U.S. college campuses outside Texas, according Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, an advocacy group.

Source - My San Antonio

 

[grizzly97]

That's awesome! Good for them! We need to follow in their footsteps!