Citation

Thompson A, Price JH, Dake JA, Teeple K, Bassler S, Khubchandani J, Kerr D, Brookins Fisher J, Rickard M, Oden L, Aduroja A, Lyde A, Philips K, Adeyanju M, Eggleston B, Ferng-Kuo SF, Duquette D, Bartholomew K, Stratton C. J. Am. Coll. Health 2013; 61(5): 243-253.

Affiliation

Department of Health Professions , University of Toledo , Toledo , Ohio.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2013.799478

PMID

23768222

Abstract

Objective: This multisite study assessed college student's perceptions and practices regarding carrying concealed handguns on campus. Participants: Undergraduate students from 15 public midwestern universities were surveyed (N = 1,800). Methods: Faculty members distributed the questionnaire to students in general education classes or classes broadly representative of undergraduate students. Results: Useable questionnaires were returned by 1,649 students (92%). The majority (78%) of students was not supportive of concealed handguns on campuses, and 78% claimed that they would not obtain a permit to carry a handgun on campus, if it were legal. Those who perceived more disadvantages to carrying handguns on campus were females, who did not own firearms, did not have a firearm in the home growing up, and were not concerned with becoming a victim of crime. Conclusions: The majority of students was not supportive of concealed handguns on campus and claimed that they would not feel safer if students and faculty carried concealed handguns.

Language: en