More "Hidden" Weapons

I guess because "assault weapon" won't work when talking about carrying a firearm legally on campus, the new scare term the media is going to use is "hidden weapons". Scary, isn't it? No one likes to think about "hidden weapons" now, do they?

I first noticed it here, and thanks to Joe, I have another one:

Utah students hide guns, head to class

Gosh, we're going to need another change of underwear after this one, aren't we? (all emphasis is mine)

Nick says his gun doesn't make him feel immune from attack. "But I feel that I will be able to protect myself, and I'm confident in my training and my ability," he said.

His confidence is not shared by fellow student Griselda Espinoza, who recently transferred to the university. Some 28,000 students attend the school, as of the latest enrollment figures.

"I feel less safe knowing that a stranger sitting beside me in class may have a gun in his or her backpack," she said.

"The only people that should carry guns are trained officials."

First, bravo, Nick! Second, Griselda, if that's the way you feel, don't watch this. Feel safer now? Truth be told, most people who carry firearms legally(like Nick) shoot more often than some "trained officials" do. I still haven't decided if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Talk to Nick, maybe he'll take you shooting. You could get lunch out of him, too I bet.

Student Kevin Rechtenbach of the University of Utah said he was open to carrying a gun, but not certain that would solve problems.

"But you see, that is where the problem lies: Everybody will end up carrying concealed weapons, and everyday problems will be solved with guns rather than words or even fists."

Kevin, you do not need to carry a gun if that's how you think people resolve their differences. Remember, it's already legal where you are. How many times has this happened? None, I bet.

Truthfully, this article isn't as bad as I first thought it would be. They do cover the pro-carry side as well, but still, this "hidden weapon" thing that's starting up is bugging me to no end.

UPDATE: Marko has more.

Pro-gun matchmaking. Am I good or what? =).