Campus Carry Interviews

By Micah Cavender
MicahJCavender@gmail.com

Zachary Fowler, 23, Graduate (Texas State)

 Q1: What was your initial impression when the campus carry law was passed?

A: I didn't think it was a big deal.  I like the idea of carrying for protection so I thought it was fine.

Q:2  How comfortable are you with a student carrying on campus or in class.

A: If a student is responsible enough and has proper verification I think it's ok.  The verification process from my understanding is pretty elaborate so I think that alone weeds out the irresponsible individuals.

Q3: Do you think more professors and students carrying on campus would be a change in a positive direction or negative?

A: I mean it goes both ways.  I'd like to say yes, but I'm conflicted.  I think its nice to have people defending themselves, but the risk of accidents goes up with more guns around.

Ryan Carnley, 22, Senior (Texas State)

 Q: What did you first think when you heard about the campus carry law passing?

 A: Uh, I didn't understand it.  It doesn't make any sense why you would want students to have guns on campus. A lot of my professors were upset about it too.  I don't think having more weapons on campus makes it any safer.

Q:  What was the most memorable reaction to the law that you can recall, either from friends or on campus?

A: Most people I talk to didn't talk about it, but one of my professors said she wouldn't walk into a classroom if it passed.  Guess shes no longer a teacher here.

Q: Fast forward two years later, what impact has the law had on campus in your opinion?

A: I honestly forgot it happened, I've never seen a student on campus carry, but it makes sense because why would you need to anyways.

Q: Is there anything you would like to do to impact future decisions for campus laws?

A: I don't really get involved with law making decisions so I can't really say.