Second Amendment Debates in Texas Colleges

Young Guns in Texas Colleges

The Constitution states; “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” Consequently, the Second Amendment has been debated since our forefathers signed the Bill of Rights on September 17, 1787. Cramer, “Guns on Campus: A History “provides insight into original intent regarding the second amendment, he writes; “Rhode Island’s 1718 militia law required “all Male Persons…from the Age of Sixteen” to bear arms in the militia and “always be provided with good Musket, or Fuzee”—and a fine was charged for failure to so appear.” (Cramer 417). Notwithstanding americas forefathers did not instruct the militia to protect

According to Texas law an individual interested in a concealed handgun permit, one must take a four-hour concealed handgun class, be 21 years of age; capable of making sound judgement, naming a few qualifiers that allow for concealed handgun permits. Conversely the money that will be made by business owners providing handgun permits should not be understated. Researching some permitting locations, businesses disclosed they do not instruct in the use of a gun, only in handling a handgun. This includes, proper storage, use of force, conflict resolution and permit renewal available online. The supporters of the law argue that more guns make us safer. Complicating the debate; Texas accommodates concealed hand gun permits from other states multiplying the exposure to gun

In addition to testing a person’s gun proficiency and accuracy, incorporating drivers permits and gun permits onto the driver’s license will be a valued marker for establishments to discern between gun owners and non-gun owners. Having a network that allows jurisdictions nationwide to keep track of gun ownership from state to state, like DNA databases for guns. As conscious voters, ‘we the people’ can advocate for stricter laws that require a person to log hours at a gun range, equivalent to obtaining a driver’s license

In closing, the unpredictable nature living and working alongside a social experiment contributing to the desensitizing of guns, may inadvertently increase violent crimes and fatal accidents.

Work Cited

Cramer, Clayton. "Guns on Campus: A History." Academic Questions, vol. 27, no. 4, Dec. 2014, pp. 411-425. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1007/s12129-014-9451-2.

“Rhode Island’s 1718 militia law required “all Male Persons…from the Age of Sixteen” to bear arms in the militia and “always be provided with good Musket, or Fuzee”—and a fine was charged for failure to so appear.”

“It is not surprising, then, that colleges often passed rules to dissuade hot-headed young men from doing foolish things with weapons of all