Although “schools” are firearm free zones, campus officials cannot legally restrict anyone from having a firearm in his or her vehicle. As per state law, your vehicle is an extension of your home, and “carrying a concealed weapon” does not apply. How many murderers, drug dealers and rapists follow the law? These people will not hesitate to shoot someone if they feel the urge. Even if guns are outlawed, criminals by definition will break the law. The only people who are adversely affected are law-abiding gun owners.This law is also vague when stating no person may carry a concealed weapon in a “school” zone. “‘School’ means any elementary, secondary, high school, secondary vocational-technical school, postsecondary vocational-technical school, college or university in this state,” according to HB27.It would be easier to remove “postsecondary vocational-technical school, college and university” from this law than to add subsections and extra legal talk to the law.If this law is to pass, you should feel comfortable that those with licenses have had the training to handle weapons. Many instructors will tell you that, when practicing, you do not simply aim and shoot. Practice pulling your weapon from its holster and then hitting the target. If you should need to use your weapon for self defense, this will increase your chances of survival. To buy from a licensed dealer, you must pass a background check from the FBI. To legally carry a concealed weapon, you must take a class with a licensed instructor and pass a background check by the federal government.Richard Mansurelectrical engineering senior–Send letters to the editor to [email protected]