Packing Pistols: Is Texas Safer with More Licensed to Carry?

This article from the KVUE website talks about the right to carry a concealed weapon in the state of Texas.  The Texas legislature has already passed bills allowing handguns to be kept locked in cars. Now comes the issue of safety concerning concealed handguns. Lawmakers are in the process of debating whether or not to allow concealed weapons on college campuses. This article's purpose was to depict Texas as a safer place with the increase of concealed carry licenses. Data was provided to show that the homicide and rape rates have decreased in areas with more carry licenses. The article goes on to explain that even just the fact that anyone can be carrying now deters some criminals. It makes them think twice about whom to attack.

Personally, I think that on campus carrying is a decent idea. With the recent shootings and gun threats on UT and Texas A&M campuses this passed year, I think allowing students to protect themselves is fair. This article offers a good argument for the improved safety of the state as a whole with increased carry rates. For those unsure of their position here, there are a lot of regulations I do not believe the masses know about when it comes to receiving a carry license. This article as well as the regulations would be excellent literature to read for those who wish to understand more about the issue as well as for those who oppose carry licenses.