Letter to My State Senator: Campus Carry

[Sent February 19, 2012]

Dear Ms. Nelson:

I recently moved to the DFW area and am trying to get to know my State Senator and Representative. I would like to know if you supported the recent bill that went into effect last September that allows employees to keep concealed firearms (more…)

Two Years Since the Fort Hood Shooting

Soldiers and civilians take cover during the shooting. US Army photo by Jeramie Sivley.

I just realized that last Saturday was the 2-year anniversary of the Fort Hood shooting. It is a tragic reminder of what can happen in “gun-free” zones. Even to this day, soldiers are still not allowed to carry firearms on post. All weapons are kept secured in arms rooms across the installation. The only thing that keeps another lunatic like Nidal Hasan from entering Fort Hood and going on another unopposed killing spree is (more…)