my suggestion is recorded in bold blue above.1TallTXn wrote:Dear President ______,
I’ve recently been involved in quite a few discussions about the recent events at Virginia Tech. Per these discussions, I found that while firearms are not allowed in the buildings of a school campus, Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders may carry on campus, including the buildings, if they have written permission.
The requirements to obtain a CHL are strict. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of the law and proficiency with a firearm after passing a course taught by a state-licensed instructor. Licenses are not issued to people who have a criminal record, have been treated for mental illness, alcoholism, or drug addiction, or have had a restraining order against them. These standards are similar to those required of law-enforcement personnel.
In the 11 years that CHLs have been available, more than a quarter-million Texans have exercised this right. Analysis of arrest records by the Texas Department of Public Safety shows that CHL holders are far more law-abiding than the general population.
My question is this; what would you think of allowing CHL holders to carry on our campus?
I look forward to hearing from you and further discussion of this important issue.
Thank you for your time and service to this university.
Russ