golightly00
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The first part is the response I got from our campus chief of police the second part is what I wrote to him.
Hello Mr. Miller,
Thank you for your inquiry.
In response to the same, the University Administration is very aware
of the anticipated legislation. However, notwithstanding the new
legislation, the University's policy regarding the prohibition of
weapons on campus will remain in effect.
Additionally, please know that the University is committed to
providing and ensuring a safe and livable community to the best of
it's ability.
Lastly, once the new legislation takes effect, the University
Administration will more than likely provide a response to the Life
University community in anticipation of any confusion the new law may
bring.
Thank you again for your concern, as these types of concerns helps the
whole Life community do our part in being proactive in preventing and
mitigating crime!
Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions
or need clarification.
Gerald T. Anderson
Chief of Police
Life University
1269 Barclay Circle
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 426-2840
On Apr 3, 2010, at 2:31 PM, "Seth Miller" <golightly00@yahoo.com> wrote:
Chief Anderson,
My name is Seth Miller, I'm a student at Life University. SB 308 has
passed the Georgia Senate and is currently in the House of
Representatives. If Senate Bill 308 becomes law it would leave it up
to universities and colleges to determine if they will allow licensed
concealed carry on their campus. I currently have a Georgia Firearm
License, and I would like to be able to carry concealed while on
campus. I do not believe that Life University is a dangerous place, I
would just like to have the ability to defend my life if the situation
were to arise. Colleges and universities have been the stage for many
violent acts because these areas are considered " gun free zones", the
only problem with these "zones" is that criminals and those who wish
to do harm to others see these "zones" as a place to rob and kill
defenseless, unarmed people. A few examples: Virginia Tech, a shooter
chained the doors shut and murdered 32 people before turning the gun
on himself. Georgia Tech, recently a student was robbed and stabbed.
If you do a little research you will begin to see that these "zones"
only serve as an illusion of security and safety. Criminals do not
follow laws, policies, or rules, they are criminals. I am a law-
abiding citizen, I could not have obtained my Georgia Firearm License
if I was a criminal. One of the big reasons, other than safety on
campus, is my safety returning home. If I can't have a legal,
concealed weapon on campus I am returning home unarmed where I may
encounter someone who has broken into my home and is armed. Once this
bill becomes law I will need someone like you to help me voice my
opinion as to why it is good to have armed, responsible, law-abiding,
and licensed students conceal carry. Colorado State University had in
the past allowed concealed carry on campus and saw a dramatic drop in
crime rates at the university. I am a member of the National Rifle
Association, Georgia Carry Organization, and Students for Concealed
Carry on Campus(concealedcampus.org) . One theme is prevalent amoung
all these organizations, take responsibility for your own safety. Law
enforcement has no constitutional or legal obiligation to protect
anyone, the Supreme Court ruled on this in Warren v. District of
Columbia, you have to be able to protect yourself. Can I ask for your
support in allowing legal concealed carry at Life University?
Sincerely,
Seth C. Miller B.S.,M.C.P.
The first part is the response I got from our campus chief of police the second part is what I wrote to him.
Hello Mr. Miller,
Thank you for your inquiry.
In response to the same, the University Administration is very aware
of the anticipated legislation. However, notwithstanding the new
legislation, the University's policy regarding the prohibition of
weapons on campus will remain in effect.
Additionally, please know that the University is committed to
providing and ensuring a safe and livable community to the best of
it's ability.
Lastly, once the new legislation takes effect, the University
Administration will more than likely provide a response to the Life
University community in anticipation of any confusion the new law may
bring.
Thank you again for your concern, as these types of concerns helps the
whole Life community do our part in being proactive in preventing and
mitigating crime!
Please feel free to contact me should you have any further questions
or need clarification.
Gerald T. Anderson
Chief of Police
Life University
1269 Barclay Circle
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 426-2840
On Apr 3, 2010, at 2:31 PM, "Seth Miller" <golightly00@yahoo.com> wrote:
Chief Anderson,
My name is Seth Miller, I'm a student at Life University. SB 308 has
passed the Georgia Senate and is currently in the House of
Representatives. If Senate Bill 308 becomes law it would leave it up
to universities and colleges to determine if they will allow licensed
concealed carry on their campus. I currently have a Georgia Firearm
License, and I would like to be able to carry concealed while on
campus. I do not believe that Life University is a dangerous place, I
would just like to have the ability to defend my life if the situation
were to arise. Colleges and universities have been the stage for many
violent acts because these areas are considered " gun free zones", the
only problem with these "zones" is that criminals and those who wish
to do harm to others see these "zones" as a place to rob and kill
defenseless, unarmed people. A few examples: Virginia Tech, a shooter
chained the doors shut and murdered 32 people before turning the gun
on himself. Georgia Tech, recently a student was robbed and stabbed.
If you do a little research you will begin to see that these "zones"
only serve as an illusion of security and safety. Criminals do not
follow laws, policies, or rules, they are criminals. I am a law-
abiding citizen, I could not have obtained my Georgia Firearm License
if I was a criminal. One of the big reasons, other than safety on
campus, is my safety returning home. If I can't have a legal,
concealed weapon on campus I am returning home unarmed where I may
encounter someone who has broken into my home and is armed. Once this
bill becomes law I will need someone like you to help me voice my
opinion as to why it is good to have armed, responsible, law-abiding,
and licensed students conceal carry. Colorado State University had in
the past allowed concealed carry on campus and saw a dramatic drop in
crime rates at the university. I am a member of the National Rifle
Association, Georgia Carry Organization, and Students for Concealed
Carry on Campus(concealedcampus.org) . One theme is prevalent amoung
all these organizations, take responsibility for your own safety. Law
enforcement has no constitutional or legal obiligation to protect
anyone, the Supreme Court ruled on this in Warren v. District of
Columbia, you have to be able to protect yourself. Can I ask for your
support in allowing legal concealed carry at Life University?
Sincerely,
Seth C. Miller B.S.,M.C.P.