Should Snyder Sign Bill Allowing Concealed Weapons in Schools?
On Friday, a gunman killed at least 27 at a school in Newtown, CT. Meanwhile in Michigan, Gov. Snyder has a bill on his desk that would allow some concealed guns in schools. What do you think?
Concealed Carry Weapons
A bill authorizing concealed carry by individuals with advanced training awaits Gov. Rick Snyder's signature after passing through the Michigan Legislature.
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Should Michigan's Gov. Rick Snyder sign a bill on his desk that would allow concealed weapons in former no-gun zones, like schools?
The question is timely for two reasons:
- Under legislation that passed the House and Senate in Michigan this week, gun owners with concealed weapon permits could carry a gun into schools, daycares, hospitals or public arenas if they get extra training. The bill is awaiting Gov. Rick Snyder's signature, according to MLive. However, Snyder did tell Local 4 Friday that he plans to take a week to review the bill given the recent tragedy in Connecticut.
- Friday morning a gunman opened fire in an elementary school in Newtown, CT, killing 26 people at the scene, including 20 children. The gunman has also been linked to another murder discovered in a home nearby.
What do you think of the legislation? Should the governor sign it? Answer our poll and tell us in comments.
Charles Ward
8:50 am on Saturday, December 15, 2012
I couldn't agree more with J Rouse. It is already against the law for guns to be in schools (or certain movie theaters). The fact that it is illegal didn't stop the criminal...only made the law abiding citizens easy targets,
Lucky
2:49 pm on Saturday, December 15, 2012
I agree with J Rouse and C ward. Gun free zones just make people easy targets. Criminals think twice when they know someone could have a weapon and shoot back at them.
Frustrated Old Man
1:15 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
Here is a video everyone should watch. Especially the people who think citizens should not be allowed to carry firearms to protect themselves. It's an older video, but it's 100% applicable to what is going on today.
For all you "GUN CONTROL NUTS"
It will be a cold day in hell before you strip me of my self defense.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=b8b_1355643365
KEN
10:21 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
Thanks for the link on the video. Everybody should watch this , I was on the fence about guns before but it sure pushed me over.
Dennis
10:20 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
Think about it: where have the bulk of mass shootings happened? GUN FREE ZONES. What large crowd events have never had a mass shooting? GUN SHOWS.
Had that brave principal had a firearm, we'd likely have a dead nutjob and a bunch of happy kids at Christmas. PROTECT YOURSELF people... for the police only come AFTER the event.
The gun laws in place worked in this situation... he tried to buy a weapon earlier in the week, but the 14 day wait kicked in... so he stole some instead.
As for why we 'need' assault weapons... why do we 'need' cars that go 200 mph (Corvettes, Vipers, CTS-Vs, etc.) when it is ILLEGAL to do so anywhere in the US? BOTH items can kill easily when in the wrong hands.
Don't blame the object... blame the operator.
Frustrated Old Man
11:08 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
Texas School District Will Let Teachers Carry Guns
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,404721,00.html#ixzz2FKGs74aI
Frustrated Old Man
11:35 am on Monday, December 17, 2012
County Police Chief Recommends Arming School Personnel
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/12/17/county-police-chief-recommends-arming-school-personnel/
Brenda Shepherd
12:03 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
NO ONE needs assult weapons, except our Military!! Guns and Children do not mix!!!If Mom didn't have an arsenal in her home maybe this wouldn't have happened!!!!! No one is taking your right to bare arms away. Just regulate what kinds and where they are allowed!!!! NOT in our schools!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Donttreadonme
12:58 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Brenda do you even know what is considered an assult weapon. The answer is there is no such thing as "assult weapons". Just because something looks like the rifles are military uses, its far from being the same. Take the same weapon and put a nice wood stock on it would you still consider it one of these supposed assualt weapons. In addition his mother had never committed a crime and has every right to own as much ammo and weapons as she chooses. Instead of blaming guns..blame the individuals who use weapons for illiegal purposes. If someone in that school would have been a trained gun holder, this situation could have been handled. Regualtion does take away are rights to carry and bear arms.
Dennis
12:29 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Not to be insensitive, I think it's clear after many incidents that "not in our schools" does not work out very well, and that is a fact. Regulating 'what' and 'where' IS taking away the right self-defense. Please watch the video link above... if she had her pistol, her parents would likely be here today.
Remember the incident where a school guard was NOT allowed to carry his weapon, but when a gunman appeared at the school, he ran to his car to retrieve his firearm and prevented a mass shooting.
Your 'logic' prevents victims from defending themselves and others. That said, since you disapprove of guns, how would you suggest they defend themselves when faced with an armed intruder? Calling the police is too late. Hiding didn't work. Trying to attack him unarmed didn't work. Serious question, I'd like to know.
My question is: how many more incidents must we have before we allow people to properly defend themselves?
Frustrated Old Man
3:47 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Gun Facts - Your Guide to Debunking Gun Control Myths
http://www.gunfacts.info/
Gretchen
5:38 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Right. If only the shooter's mother had had a gun..........
Frustrated Old Man
6:07 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Pathetic.