Opposition to Idaho House Bill 415

Dear Representative Wheeler,

I'd like to go on record opposing House Bill 415, and hope you will do the same.

I don't see how having more guns in schools is a solution to school shootings.

I don't see how granting concealed carry users "immunity" for using their gun on a school campus, particularly if they misperceive a threat yet discharge their weapon, is a good thing.

Idaho teachers don't want this bill to pass. Idaho law enforcement has come out in opposition to the bill. Please listen to those on the "front lines" of the issue, and do not support this bill.

School shootings are terrible events, and I know Idaho is not immune. But introducing guns to school campuses in the hands of people who while they may be trained in gun use but are likely not trained in recognizing crises, de-escalation, and other anti-violence measures, is a poor way to protect Idaho students and Idaho schools.

I also believe even a momentary lapse in judgment by a "responsible" concealed carry gun owner can result in a momentarily unattended weapon landing in the hands of students, who through ignorance or malice could possibly cause harm. Would the bill offer immunity to a gun owner who momentarily lost track of their weapon and it was discharged by a student?

Today's youth have an increasingly warped sense of right and wrong. I don't believe the House should abet this warped sense by signaling that a gun is the best response to a gun.

Those pushing for this bill have an increasinly warped misunderstanding of today's culture, thinking that answers from their bygone era are the best answers. I don't believe the House should abet this warped misunderstanding either.

Please vote in opposition to House Bill 415, and do your best to rally your fellow House members to do the same.