The Wyoming House of Representatives recently pass a
bill that will do away with gun free area in school zones.
Opponents of concealed weapons say it could lead to
more shootings on campus. They also say that most people are not trained in
safe use of firearms.
However, there is no reason as to why people cannot be
properly trained in order to be able to carry concealed weapons on campus. Students
and Faculty have the right to be able to protect themselves on campus. The
placement of campus police is great and all but sometimes they are no more
trained then the standard person on campus and even if they were they might not
get there in time to actually stop a situation. Having campus police is not
enough.
According to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle,
a UW students Taylor Surber said, “The response time for UW's police department
is around three and a half minutes. And I don't believe in that time that if I
pressed a safety button on campus that they would be able to protect me."
Due to the success of this bill in the State House with a vote of 42-17, it will
now be heading to the Wyoming State Senate for voting. If it does pass this
level without further amendments, it will reach Governor Matt Mead’s desk for
signature.Which will be great for increasing personal protection on Campuses across the state.
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