Guns on campus is a reckless idea
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Editor,
I am opposed to House Bill 102. It would allow the possession of firearms on the campuses of the Montana State University system. It is reckless to consider this change that adds firearms to college campuses.
This bill threatens our vulnerable young people and others. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young (15–24) Montanans. Over the last 10 years, 65 percent of the youth suicides were completed by firearms. Using a gun as means to kill oneself is significant because people are far more likely to die using a firearm than from any other means. Let’s not make it easier for our young students to kill themselves.
But the Montana Legislature is considering House Bill 102 to allow firearms to be carried on the campuses of the Montana University System. Our Legislature should be more concerned with how Montana evaluates those who may not be fit to carry a gun than allowing more people to carry guns.
Kathleen Farmer
Polson
