Guns on Campus (Annotated Bibliography Sample)

Guns on campus: Annotated bibliography
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Thompson, Amy, James H. Price, Joseph Dake, and Karen Teeple. "Faculty Perceptions and Practices regarding Carrying Concealed Handguns on University Campuses." Journal of Community Health 38, no. 2 (04, 2013): 366-73. http://search.proquest.com/docview/1315225043?accountid=2163 (accessed October 13, 2014
Many of the colleges and universities in America prohibit carrying concealed weapons, but pro- gun organizations have increased their efforts towards changing this stand on gun ownership. The authors used a survey to assess the faculty’s perceptions on carrying firearms on campuses in the five Great Lakes States. The study results showed a majority of the faculty felt safe at 97%, but they were also against carrying concealed weapons on and off-campus. Demographically, male members who supported the Republican Party were more likely to support the right to carry concealed weapons. Hence, supporters of carrying gun should focus on reasons as to why there is still opposition to carrying canceled guns on campus.
Patten, Ryan, Matthew O. Thomas, and Paul Viotti. "SWEATING BULLETS: FEMALE ATTITUDES REGARDING CONCEALED WEAPONS AND THE PERCEPTIONS OF SAFETY ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES." Race, Gender & Class 20 (2013).
The research focuses on female perceptions about carry concealment on campuses. Even though there has been increased attention to the subject of carry concealment on schools, there has been less attention on the attitudes of female staff, faculty and students.Women are mainly the victims of assault and crime in campus, and these could be indicators as to why they oppose carrying concealed weapons. The research is relevant as it highlights on stereotypes about women and firearms following college shootings including Virginia Tech. The study results indicated that a majority of the female respon...