So…Pete was telling me about how some students at ETSU wore empty holsters to school this past week. These students were part of the Second National Collegiate Empty Holster Protest and they were protesting the state and school laws that make it illegal to carry a concealed weapon. After the tragedy at Virginia Tech, more and more students are feeling the need to protect themselves and possibly those around them. It all makes sense to me, but it also makes me nervous. I remember my college days and I’m not too sure anyone I knew would have been responsible enough to carry a concealed gun!

Our local newspaper wrote that the university was concerned about how people would react when they saw the empty holsters. What do you think? Would you feel uncomfortable seeing an empty holster? I really think that probably the majority of the students on campus knew about the protest and so they weren’t surprised at all. Something like this protest would have been talked about before the actual protest day.

I asked Pete if he was going to be part of the next protest. He told me he would be if he could find the coolest holster that was ever created! Lol!! So I sent him to look at the Galco holsters. Right now, you get a free mug with your order and free shipping if your order is at least $75. Of course, we don’t even have a gun to put in any of those holsters so I’m not too sure if this would be a wise purchase for us! Lol!! And I just can’t see buying a holster for one protest, can you? Well, maybe if we could figure out a way to turn it into a multi-tasker…..the wheels are turning, folks! Ha!