My new gun-free zone signs!

[TimboKhan]

Well, my campus, which is the University of Northern Colorado, has very clearly said "bleh" to the idea of CCW on campus. We are in one of the most conservative parts of the state, and they have said no. The fact is, state law prohibits carrying a gun onto campus, although as I read the law, the school can allow it if they so choose. Nevertheless, there will be no guns being carried on UNC campus anytime in the near future.

As to your other point Grizz, I can again agree with the sentiment, but exploring the "what if" question makes sense. Do you really think that your sticker is going to make people think? In the unlikely event that something does happen at your campus, do you think that non-gunnies will honestly be able to see through their grief and prejudice enough that a sticker is going to change their mind? I guess opinions will vary, but I think the answer is no. In my opinion, people are wired to block out the good in favor of the bad, because the bad always leaves a more lasting impression.

 

[EricTheBarbarian]

i wonder what would happen if i taped one of those over the current ccw signs on my campus?

 

[KD7ONE]

I would like to post them around Washington DC

 

[Sage of Seattle]

Some of you need to lighten up a little

 

[HuntCast]

 

[helpless]

How would you feel, Hoss, if you posted one of those and there was a shooting there later?

There ARE lines between activism and incitement...

I would have to say I told you so.

 

[Nomondaydreams]

TimboKhan
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Well, my campus, which is the University of Northern Colorado, has very clearly said "bleh" to the idea of CCW on campus. We are in one of the most conservative parts of the state, and they have said no. The fact is, state law prohibits carrying a gun onto campus, although as I read the law, the school can allow it if they so choose. Nevertheless, there will be no guns being carried on UNC campus anytime in the near future.

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Glad to see other UNC Students active here in Greeley. unfortunately UNC has its own dark history in the school shooting trend. Do you remember the Hostage situation from 94(? looking for article Will ETA when found). IIRC it was part of the reason that the Colorado gun laws are the way the are.
~nomondaydreams
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[TimboKhan]

As a matter of fact nomonday, I DO remember when that happened! In fact, I was telling my class about that, only to find out that my host teacher was actually walking through the parking lot at UNC when that happened!

I am sure you have been getting the letters from Kay Norton as of late. I responded to one in which I brought up the possibility of carrying on campus. Still waiting for a response, but I don't think one is forthcoming.

Whats your major? I guess there is a chance we know each other!!!

 

[Green Lantern]

'Kay - I've slept on it, and here's my take.

There's a time for the "light touch," a time for "tact" and all that....

But when people's lives are at risk, due to unmitigated ignorance of anti-gun types, that IS NOT the time!!!!

Though, here is what *I* would do:

The sign, something like: A "warning" graphic of some type, with the message: DANGER: "Gun-Free" Zone. Therefore, only criminals will be carrying guns past this point/in this area and will encounter minimal resistance. ENTER AT YOUR OWN PERIL!

But BEFORE putting 'em up:

1) FIRST, go to whoever is responsible for the "gun-free" zone decree. Where possible. I guess if it's a school zone mandated by law, amend the sign to say "call your legislators if this bothers you!"

2) WAIT for a response by the 'powers' that be. If negative, THEN put the signs up.

 

[kludge]

Somebody needs to put a "Gun Free Zone" sign on the side of a Cattle Car (sheep car?) and then put "State University" sign up top.

 

[Shipwreck]

Nice signs. I like those

 

[Outlaw Man]

I think I need to put this on all my gun cases:

 

[Avenger29]

Don't forget to post the signs in spanish, too. After all, every other sign is...

Yall have some good ideas for the signs. I do like the No Littering one...