George Mocsary on Guns at the University of Wyoming
ICLE Academic Affiliate George Mocsary was quoted by WyoFile in a story about a current debate about whether to allow firearms on the campus of the University of Wyoming. You can read the full piece here.
UW Law Professor George Mocsary was also invited to speak to the board about guns on campus.
Mocsary presented a raft of materials and research mainly focusing on other colleges that have allowed some level of firearm carry. He cited instances in which individuals who conceal carry have been able to stop active assailants.
Mocsary also noted that while police may come into a situation unsure of who the “bad guy” may be, people in the room would and could more readily stop them.
Mocsary’s research and data “suggest that victim firearms use against an active assailant is likely to be effective and safe,” he said.
Some limits Mocsary suggested included requiring holsters for weapons, noting how some accidents involved unholstered weapons. He also noted the types of training available for active assailant situations.