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Campus Concealed Carry Debated
A Visit by Students for Concealed Carry on Campus

Virginia Shooting Sports Association

Virginia - -(Ammoland.com)- On Monday, days after reports that three youths attending a camp at Virginia Tech reported seeing a man with a gun covered by a cloth shut down the campus, Students for Concealed Carry on Campus held their second National Conference at the National Press Club in Washington DC.

Part of the day included a debate between Dr. John Lott, author of More Guns Less Crime, and Virginia Tech shooting survivor Colin Goddard, who currently works for the Brady Campaign.

While recounting the events of that day in 2007, Mr. Goddard told the audience that hypothetical statements by people who were not there, implying that guns might have lowered the death toll were “offensive,” to him.

He told the audience that not all of the students in the building were “sitting ducks,” as he described how one individual in another classroom got on the floor and pushed against the door with his feet to keep Cho from entering the room.

Goddard said “we need to broaden our perspective, we need to look past that last second … when we could have intervened.”

He suggested that preventive measures, such as stricter licensing requirements, mental-health checks, and improved campus security and emergency planning, would be a more effective approach. You can watch video of the full conference on CSPAN’s web site.

Three of the students also stopped by to speak with NRA News. (See Video Above)

About:
The Virginia Shooting Sports Association (VSSA) was originally founded as the Virginia State Rifle and Revolver Association in 1938. VSSA is the official state association of the National Rifle Association. VSSA is also closely affiliated with the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), Virginia Outdoor Sports Information Network (VOSIN), National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Virginia Gun Collectors Association, and the Virginia Wildlife Federation (VWF). Visit: www.myvssa.org

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Invitation to Important Gun Rights Event

Second Amendment Foundation

BELLEVUE, WA --(Ammoland.com)- As a Second Amendment Foundation supporter, I would like to tell you about a great opportunity.

The Second Amendment Foundation and Students for Concealed Carry on Campus (SCCC) will be having their second National Self-Defense Conference on Monday, August 8th from Noon to 5 PM at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. funded by the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF).

This conference is a great opportunity for those who care about their 2nd Amendment Rights to come together and learn from each other.

Students for Concealed Carry on campus is a non-partisan, grassroots organization comprised of over 43,000 college students, faculty members, parents, and concerned citizens who support the right of concealed handgun license holders to carry concealed handguns on college campuses. Key conference speakers include: In addition to myself, John Lott, author of More Guns, Less Crime, Professors Joyce Lee Malcolm, Bob Cottrol and Nelson Lund, Attorney Alan Gura who won two Second Amendment Supreme Court cases and key legislators from Texas, Idaho and Wisconsin.

For students that want to attend the conference but are a little strapped for cash, SCCC and SAF can help. Any student traveling over 750 miles to D.C. is eligible for a travel scholarship up to $300. You will receive reimbursement if you bring your student I.D. and travel receipts to the conference. SCCC and SAF will also provide one night free student lodging in a hotel if you so desire. SCCC and SAF cannot guarantee that you will get your own room. Funds are limited and you may have to room with another student or member of SCCC if you come alone.

For more information visit: http://concealedcampus.org .

Once your transportation and lodging needs are settled, forward your information to reservations@concealedcampus.org to reserve your spot at the conference.

As a Second Amendment Foundation supporter, student or not, we hope you will consider this great opportunity for talking, learning, and networking with young activists and gun rights leaders from across the country. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me at informationrequest@saf.org .

Sincerely yours,

Alan M. Gottlieb
Founder, Second Amendment Foundation

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