America has become haunted by the specter of deadly school shootings. As we all work to prevent further tragedy, some are advocating allowing students to carry concealed firearms as a means of defense. But would such measures really make college campuses safer?
"If government can't protect you, you should have the right to protect yourself," said Republican state Sen. Michael Waddoups.
That came from a report on MSNBC in April 2007, just days before the Virginia Tech campus attack proved that government, nor gun-free campus rules, can protect students or teachers from determined killers. Since Utah campuses have allowed concealed carry, there has not been an incident like Virginia Tech or Northern Illinois University anywhere in the Beehive State.
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