AR: Concealed weapons discussed after shooting: "A shooting Wednesday night is raising new interest and concerns over concealed weapons permits. Little Rock police say 56 year old Samuel Mitchell shot and killed a man who was pointing a gun at him and demanding his truck. It happened at a church parking lot. Mitchell had a concealed weapons permit. KARN talk show host Dave Elswick says received (sic) a permit 3 months ago, 'Police can only be a few places at one time. They normally solve crime. They don't follow me around daily. I think it's my responsibility to protect myself and family.' But Lt. Terry Hastings with the Little Rock police department warns not all incidents turn out like the one Wednesday night, 'This is not the old west where we have quick draws. Most of the time if a person is standing there pointing a gun at you the chances of getting your weapons out successfully are difficult.'" [Hmmm. ... so would I rather have a 'difficult' chance at fighting back, or no chance?]


UT: University defies court to disarm victims: "State lawmakers are claiming victory, but the political shootout over the U campus' ban on guns is far from over. The Utah Supreme Court struck down the U policy outlawing firearms on campus Friday. However, U administrators say they will continue to enforce the anti-gun policy while the issue is resolved in federal court. 'There will be no change in policy during the (pending) of this lawsuit,' University of Utah President Michael Young said Friday. While Young is set on maintaining a gun-free campus, state officials say students who bring guns on campus are legally protected. Mark Shurtleff, Utah Attorney General, said if the U tries to enforce the ban it could face serious legal repercussions."