Concealed Carry Weapon Permits: A Second Amendment Right or a Recipe for Disaster on Our Nation's Campuses?

Abstract

Crimes on college campuses can “strike fear” into the lives of those in higher education and a shooting is one of the crimes that ranks at the top of the most feared acts of violence. Maybe more direct counseling for clients who have weapons with regard to anticipatory guidance on firearms is needed. However, the debate continues with proposed legislation in different states regarding Second Amendment rights to legally carry concealed weapons on our Nation's campuses. What should be our response to this legislation?

Keywords:

• college students
• violence
• crimes
• weapons
• firearms
• guns

Acknowledgments

Disclaimer: This editorial represents solely the opinion of the author and neither the views of Taylor & Francis Group, LLC., nor the views of the American College Health Association. Dr Fennell is an executive editor for JACH and a professor of health education in the Department of Kinesiology and Health at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.