Campus Carry Laws a Faculty Perspective

Quotes collected by: Ashley Hunt

Source 2: Jose De la Puente

Dr. De la Puente specializes in World History to 1500, World History to 1500 and Latin America from Independence to Present.

Sources 1: Mary Brennan

Dr. Brennan specializes in Post-1945 United States History. She also serves as Department of History Chair.

Question 1: What is your opinion about the soon-to-be Texas law that allows guns to be carries onto a college campus by anything with a concealed handgun permit?

“I think it is a bad idea and I am completely against it,” said Mr. De Le Puente

Question 2: While some other states have similar law, do you think all states should permit guns on college campuses?

“Not at all,” said both Brennan and De Le Puente.

Question 3: Why should or why shouldn’t guns be permitted on college campuses?

“I have seen kids with their emotions out of control who stay up all night with red bull during finals week, high strung and emotional and we are handing them a weapon,” said Brennan, “It is not safe.”