Gun-friendly Liberty University plans on-campus shooting range

[TexasTowelie]

LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Officials at the evangelical Liberty University are planning to open a state-of-the-art shooting range on campus next fall.

University president Jerry Falwell Jr. tells The Washington Post (http://wapo.st/2hCZrgn ) that the new complex will feature pistol, rifle, shotgun and archery facilities built into the mountainside of the campus near Lynchburg.

The university allows students, faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. Falwell says more than 1,600 people have taken a free course established last year for those interested in earning a Virginia concealed carry permit. He says only 20 students have received the proper documentation from the state police.

WDBJ-TV (http://bit.ly/2gTAig9) reports the Campbell County Board of Supervisors will have a final say on the school's permit request after a public hearing, which is scheduled for Jan. 3.

http://www.fredericksburg.com/news/va_md_dc/gun-friendly-liberty-univ-plans-on-campus-shooting-range/article_537a0be3-7de6-557d-b29e-a81ac73fa188.html

[vlyons]

1. I'm sure Jesus

The Prince of Peace would be thrilled. Hey, let's rather than teach our kids patience, tolerance, and peace-keeping skills, let's teach them fear-mongering and loathing of "those other people."

[LP2K12]

2. It's all in how it's used...

My high school had (still has actually) a shooting range. We had a competitive shooting team that was operated by the JROTC instructors. I actually carried a rifle to and from school.

I graduated in 2004, fyi.

That being said our range was for sport, not for protection. Seems this school is also incorporating archery, which is still a sport as well.

[Va Lefty]

3. "Well my two main men are Jesus and old John Birch"

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[Buzz Clik]

4. There are shooting ranges on lots of college campuses.