Before you tell me its not worth it, I'm interested to see their reaction and to start a conversation on campus about campus carry. I'd like to start with the best-written letter I possibly can to the police chief. This is what the Firearms policy says must be done to request an exemption. Please, any criticisms and suggestions are very welcome!Dear Chief,I am requesting an exception to the Firearms and Weapons policy currently in effect at UNIVERSITY to carry my concealed firearm because I have good reason to fear injury to my person. My reasons include two attempted muggings while commuting around the campus on my bike, having bike parts stolen from me while in class during broad daylight, and being in terrifyingly close proximity to one of the many armed / attempted armed robberies in LOCATION OF CAMPUS —last year’s attempted robbery of RESTAURANT IN DORM.Since leaving CATHOLIC SEMINARY and moving to Washington D.C. in January two years ago, I joined the RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION, where I have made numerous close friendships which will last for the rest of my life. I also helped create and found my own political activism organization on campus—ORGANIZATION. I’ve had internships on Capitol Hill, with SENATOR’s PAC, the PRO LIFE LOBBY, and BEST FIREARM LOBBY. Now I have moved to Arlington Virginia where I live in an area with a lower crime rate and more practical support for my right to self-defense than LOCATION OF CAMPUS. I still maintain active membership and leadership in these organizations while attending class. In my time at UNIVERSITY I have never been in any trouble with the school and have always obeyed and respected both the law and the UNIVERSITY police department. I respect your desire to protect and serve our diverse campus, especially in your work to help prevent sexual assault and create an open and welcoming community for students.I feel that the training I received during the mandatory sixteen-hour DC Concealed Carry training classroom time and during the mandatory two hours of supervised range live-fire training I received has provided me with the skills required to be safe carrying a concealed firearm on campus. Before moving to Washington DC, I also obtained sixteen hours of Missouri-state mandated firearms training. I would be happy to provide documentation of all training, in addition to providing my DC Firearms Registration Card and DC Concealed Carry Permit. I have hundreds of hours of concealed carry time and time hunting in which I have learned to carry my firearm safely and responsibly at all times. Further, I have never had a negligent discharge or caused any unsafe situation with my firearm. I continue to practice and train with my firearm several times a month, of which I can provide documentation going forward as well.In closing, I feel that my service in my church community at the RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION in addition to my peaceful leadership of POLITICAL ACTIVISM ORGANIZATION serves as testament to my good character and responsibility. I take gun ownership very seriously and will of course only use one in a defensive situation if it is the absolute last resort. Accordingly I hope that you will see fit to grant me permission to carry my legal and licensed firearm.Respectfully,xMEDICx via /r/CCW http://ift.tt/2u1aesd
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