Campus Carry Interviews

by Alex Bulko
akb50@txstate.edu


Name: Hannah Quach
Hometown: Sachse, TX
Race: Asian/Pacific Islander
Age: 21
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Leadership Studies specializing in organizational communication

Q: What are your thoughts on campus carry?
- I feel like it's ok for certain people, because some psychological issues. And when given a weapon, they may not use it properly and cause more harm than providing safety for faculty, staff, and students.

Q: Have you noticed any noticeable difference on campus?
- More protesting near the Stallions regarding gun laws. But that's about it.

Q: Does knowing that people could be carrying a concealed firearm change how safe you feel on campus?
- Yes and no. If a situation did arise that someone needed to use their firearm, I would feel safer knowing that someone was there who was armed and properly trained. And no, because most of the time, I don't notice when people are carrying firearms or not. It's not something I look for regularly.

Q: Would you ever consider getting a licensed and carrying yourself?
- No, even with proper training I wouldn't consider it, just because I feel uncomfortable around guns, and although guns can be used for safety, someone could easily take my gun and use it against me, creating a bigger problem.



Name: Gabriel Tirado
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Race: Hispanic
Age: 21
Major: Microbiology
Minor: Biochemistry

Q: What are your thoughts on campus carry?
- I think the real issue there is people wanting to feel safe. And theyre guaranteed to feel more safe when they arm themselves, because its like taking actions into their own hands, which makes them feel safe.

Q: Have you noticed any noticeable difference on campus?
- Not really. There's even a guy in one of my classes who had a concealed firearm, and he told us the last day of class, and people freaked out, but I couldn't understand the problem. I didn't notice all semester. And I don't think it's anything bad, because he was a good person.

Q: Does knowing that people could be carrying a concealed firearm change how safe you feel on campus?
- To be honest, I don't even think about it. Like, it came into effect two years ago, and honestly, I've spent more time worrying about my exams. And if I get shot, I don't have to take my exam, so win win I guess.

Q: Would you ever consider getting a licensed and carrying yourself?
- No, I'm too clumsy. I would probably hurt myself. I would probably also forget where I left it. I lose stuff all the time.