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- Title
University and College Officials' Perceptions of Open Carry on College Campus.
- Authors
Bartula, Aaron; Bowen, Kendra
- Abstract
In 2015, Texas joined the ranks of other states that approved a concealed campus firearm carry bill. The state also approved a bill that allows for open carry of firearms for licensed gun owners. Taken in combination, the potential for the development of a future open carry campus bill is possible. This study surveyed Texas University and College Police Officials to determine their perceptions of the perceived effects an open carry on college campus bill would have on campus crime, firearm incidents and fear of victimization among students, staff and faculty. Findings suggest that the perceived amount of crime on campus and number of firearm related incidents would remain unchanged. However, the fear of victimization of campus students and personnel would increase. Ultimately, the Texas higher education Police Officials are strongly opposed to the idea of any potential open carry bill for college campuses.
- Subjects
TEXAS; COLLEGE administrators; COLLEGE campuses; FIREARM license lawsuits; CRIME victims
- Publication
Justice Policy Journal, 2015, Vol 12, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1530-3012
- Publication type
Article