Campus Carry Interviews

Taylor Moody,23,Sophomore(TXST)

 By John C. McCabe
jcm259@txstate.edu

 Q-How do you feel about the concealed carry policy on your campus?
A- I think its great. Law abiding, American adults to be allowed the right to carry their firearms. Especially considering recent tragedies.
 Q- Should the restrictions be even higher?
A- I think they are perfect. Mostly I believe that people who feel the need to carry a gun for protection will do it anyway. This kind of regulation at least weeds out the most potential risk.
Q-Have you noticed an increase in students carrying firearms? Do you believe there was even much of a serious stir about it? 
 A-Not really. I'm pretty sure that the people who were not carrying guns just kept on doing that, and those who did carry, did the same.
Q- Anything you wanna add?
A- Lets move on to more important problems in politics.

 

Alexia Gutierrez,28,Restaurant Manager,

Q-Why is a statewide Concealed campus carry policy important to you?
A-I just want the safest thing for everyone.That sounds like giving those who are properly trained a chance to defend themselves, and hopefully everyone.
Q-Have you noticed more people you know carrying their firearms with them or in their cars?
A- Not at all really. I've always known a few people who carry concealed firearms, but no more then ever before.
Q-Would you ever consider it?
A- Probably not.
Q- Do you have any finals thoughts? 
A- Public safety is important, but I believe that can go hand-in-hand with our Second Amendment.