Professors at the University of Texas Austin who routinely deal with emotionally charged curriculum claim that the state law allowing concealed guns on campus would dampen vibrant and free-wheeling discussions. They are afraid that students and professors could be shot for their opinions. At least one gay professor said she feared for herself and for her gay students. (The Huffington Post, October 5, 2015, by Tyler Kingkade)
After the Oregon community college shootings, proponents of the new gun law argued that concealed weapons on campus would forestall a similar attack. (The Trace, October 6, 2015, by Chase Woodruff)