[Avenger29]

Well, its the first day of the spring semester for my college, and I just got out of English 102. The instructor mentioned weapons during her class, and specifically said that those with CCW's or off-duty cops should not bring their weapon to her class because it makes her nervous:rolleyes: She also said that she one time had someone come to class with a cane with a knife inside of it...No other professors have mentioned this...

I did not say anything, although I was thinking that she nor anyone else should know about a truly concealed handgun. When I get my permit, I do intend to inquire about carrying on campus, as there is not much regarding weapons in the handbook.

By the way, this is a public university in SC

[Henry Bowman]

Perhaps the classroom should be posted with the "NO GUNS" sign that explains: "Attention criminals: The occupants have been disarmed for your convenience and safety."

[22-rimfire]

Most universities don't allow guns on campus. Concealed is concealed.

[Biker]

Concealed means...concealed. If you ever need to "unconceal" the mofo, I'll bet the instructor might end up saying 'thank you'.
JMO...

Biker

[Werewolf]

The instructor mentioned weapons during her class, and specifically said that those with CCW's or off-duty cops should not bring their weapon to her class because it makes her nervousHow would you know(?), I would have asked...

I imagine she was just proclaiming her anti-gun agenda to the class. Why - is anyone's guess - but what other reason would she have to bring something like that up?

[ZeSpectre]

I don't know about anti-gun (a political stance), sounds more like Hoplophobia (http://members.wserv.com/~crimson/hoplo.htm) since it's the weapon (not the owner?) that makes her nervous.

Sadly you can't enter into a logical, reasoned, dialog with someone who has, at it's root, a phobia.

[rhubarb]

When I was a freshman, I was a big hot-rodder. My English teacher was a tree-hugger. When he assigned us a writing assignment about what we can do to improve the environment, I wrote a paper on all the common tweaks we do to make cars go faster. Except I posited them as being emissions reducing improvements. Got a B as I remember.:evil:

Look at this as an opportunity to enlighten her. If there is a speech in front of the class, it's another opportunity.

[shootergirl88]

I live on campus at a state university, and to my knowledge it is a felony for anyone other than a certified officer of the peace to be in possession of a firearm on campus. I could be wrong.

[bogie]

Make her a nice sign for her office door. Start campus-mailing her some of Oleg's self-defense stuff.

[hankdatank1362]

Which University is this? I go to Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College (both about 10 minutes from Myrtle Beach).

I don't believe that it has to be in any rulebook. I know both Coastal and HGTC have signs in the parking lot that says it's illegal to bring weapons on campus. IIRC, it's a big-time felony, the same it would be to bring a firearm onto a high-school campus.

I just leave mine in the car. Do carry a knife, and sometimes a small collapsible baton, however.

I've gone to class many a times with enough gunshot residue on my clothes to make a bomb-dog puke. The indoor range is only 10 minutes away, and if I'm late to one class, I'll often just skip it and head to the range until it's time for my next class.

[the naked prophet]

If it's not a crime to carry on campus, whatever you do, DO NOT ASK ABOUT IT. They will certainly tell you no, and then they will always suspect you. You may get your car searched, and may even be searched on campus and every little pocketknife or bottle opener could be siezed as a "weapon" even if they don't file any charges.

Better to say "whoops, I didn't see anything in the student handbook about it" if something happens.

That said, if you are recieving a significant scholarship or a fellowship, it's probably better to not carry on campus. I make a living from my graduate fellowship and teaching, so that would be like losing my job and getting kicked out of school all at once.

[Ned Flangers]

I'd look into switching to another class/prof and tell her your reasoning.

[repsychler]

You could ask her if there are any other inanimate objects that she's afraid of, so you don't accidentally case her any anxiety.

[akodo]

you should say 'pants and skirts worn by females make me nervous, please don't bring any of them to class'

or 'tests make me nervous, can we have a prohibition on them?'