Campus Carry Interviews

Campus Carry Interviews

By Katie Arp

Hannah Baker, communication disorders major at Texas State University, from New Braunfels, Texas. 

Hannah Baker, age 22.

Q: Do you remember when the campus carry law was put into place in 2016? 

A: Well I do now because you just told me, but other than that I would not have known.

Q: Do you feel more or less safe on campus knowing concealed carry is legal, and why?

A: More, because the ones who actually have a concealed license took a class, so they can protect people against any potential threats. 

Q: With Texas State being such a large campus (with about 39,000 students), how do you feel about the possibility of half of them qualifying for a CHL?

A: Fine, if they qualify. Good for them, who cares. 

Q: Has your opinion changed about the campus carry law since 2016?

A: No— to each their own. 

Hunter Glazener, accounting major at Texas Lutheran University, from New Braunfels, Texas. 

Hunter Glazener, age 21.

Q: Is the campus carry law in effect at your school? 

A: No it is not, unfortunately. 

Q: Are you in favor for or against the campus carry law? Why or why not?

A: I am in favor of it because in the event of a shooter there will be armed shooters around that can shoot him before he shoots, and potentially kills, a lot of people. 

Q: Would you consider carrying a concealed handgun on campus (if you could)?

A: Yes I would if my school allowed it. I have my license to carry.

Q: Do you feel less safe without the campus carry law in effect?

A: Yes, absolutely, because the police would be slower to respond than an armed student on the scene.